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FEATURES

Art and Artists MAC in July

Ethel Street Courtyard Guildford 15 22

Books 20 Books and Writing 2015 Glen Phillip’s Prize 19 Marathon Writing Trophy 19 KSP 21 Business Card Board 37,38 Chef-Explorer A taste of Spain Community Silver Chain Turns 110 Bullsbrook Boost Whim Festival Back On Darlington Arts Festival Karate Striking Success Art Classes Perth Art Studio Neha’s Story Swan Magazine & NMA Midland Oval Masterplan Lloyd Street Upgrade Kidsport Delivers Café Opens Signing Up for Fitness

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Dining Out Mt Helena Tavern By the Brook

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Editorial Inside cover Education 30 Entertainment Making Magic at Helena 16 Stripped for Success 17

Finance 34/35 Food 13 Gardening Landscaping with Stone 5 Health Matters Food For Thought Kinesiology and Digestion Notes From Parliament

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Pets 25 Poetry Friends 6 Cloud 18 Infectious Plebiscitis 34

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SAFE 25 Style by Kirsty 14 Swan Valley & Regional Network Musical Instruments for Cuba 30 Small Mob Shearing Day 30 Pitch a Kitchen 31 Soup for the Soul 31 The Idler 6 The Voice of Swan Hills 28 Toodyay Feature Toodyay Inclusive Community Programme 10 Dining Out in Toodyay The Cursed Café 11 Weddings What’s On

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Publisher: Douglas Sutherland-Bruce editor@swanmagazine.com.au Editor: Jan Patrick office@swanmagazine.com.au Office: 14 Ridge Road, Glen Forrest, Western Australia Phone: 6296 5161 E-mail: office@swanmagazine.com.au Sales: Jessi Ford 0418 934 850 E-mail: office@swanmagazine.com.au Postal Address: P.O. Box 554, Mundaring Western Australia 6073 SEPTEMBER DEADLINES: Advertisements: 25th August Editorial: 3rd September Copyright: Synhawk Publications Pty Ltd 2015 1

HEALTH MATTERS FOOD FOR THOUGHT

ational Nutrition Awareness Month drawns attention to the relationship between diet and well-being. Of course, by now we should all be well aware that what we eat has a great influence on our health. Ever since the 18th century when Captain Cook and his seafaring colleagues showed that regular intake of citrus fruit prevented scurvy, we have been searching for dietary supplements to cure every disease. There are no easy answers when it comes to major disease treatment or prevention, but we do know that a diet high in fibre and low in fat can protect against conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. A low-fat diet can reduce cholesterol levels and thus also reduce the risk of so-called cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease. Reducing the intake of other substances can also be beneficial. One or two drinks of alcohol per day, particularly red wine, might be helpful; but more than two drinks a day is likely to cause more harm than good. And the long-running argument about whether cutting back on salt brings benefits to people with high blood pressure appears to have been settled. A study reported in the Australian Doctor magazine showed that when a low-sodium intake was combined with a healthy diet, blood pressure could be significantly reduced. Commenting on the US study, Professor Trefor Morgan, from the department of physiology, University of Melbourne, said there is now little doubt that salt restriction lowers blood pressure – the only question is whether people can adhere to a low-salt diet in the long term. Nevertheless, said Professor Morgan, there is no information yet to indicate whether these falls in blood pressure, achieved with a low-salt diet, resulted in a reduction of deaths from heart disease. What does seem certain is that there is a link between diet and certain types of cancer. For instance bowel cancer, the second most common cause of cancer death in Australia, appears to be more common in people whose diet is high in fat and low in fibre, fruit and vegetables.

JOHN BELL

Smoking and alcohol consumption may also add to the risk. Whether extra vitamins and minerals should be taken in addition to your regular meals has been a matter of debate for many years. There is no doubt, however, that healthy eating is the best way to ensure you get all the vitamins your body needs. Nevertheless there are some people who will certainly benefit from extra vitamins and minerals, at least at some time in their lives. Calcium supplements may be necessary for some of us to prevent the problems associated with osteoporosis. Iron and folic acid are important supplements during pregnancy; and men may also benefit from extra folic acid.

HEALTHY EATING MADE EASY Building a healthy plate is easy when you make half your plate fruits and vegetables. It’s also a great way to add colour, flavour and texture plus vitamins, minerals and fibre. All this is packed in fruits and vegetables that are low in calories and fat. Make two cups of fruit and two and a half cups of vegetables your daily goal. Try the following tips to enjoy more fruits and vegetables every day. Variety abounds when using vegetables as pizza topping. Try broccoli, spinach, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and zucchini. Mix up a breakfast smoothie made with lowfat milk, frozen strawberries and a banana. Make a vegetable wrap with roasted vegetables and cheese rolled in a whole-wheat tortilla. Try crunchy vegetables instead of chips with

your favorite low-fat salad dressing for dipping. Grill colourful vegetable kabobs packed with tomatoes, green and red peppers, mushrooms and onions. Add colour to salads with baby carrots, grape tomatoes, spinach leaves or mandarin oranges. Keep cut vegetables handy for mid-afternoon snacks, side dishes, lunch box additions or a quick nibble while waiting for dinner. Ready-to-eat favorites: red, green or yellow peppers, broccoli or cauliflower florets, carrots, celery sticks, cucumbers, snap peas or whole radishes. Place colourful fruit where everyone can easily grab something for a snack-on-the-run. Keep a bowl of fresh, just ripe, whole fruit in the center of your kitchen or dining table. Get saucy with fruit. Puree apples, berries, peaches or pears in a blender for a thick, sweet sauce on grilled or broiled seafood or poultry, or on pancakes, French toast or waffles. Stuff an omelet with vegetables. Turn any omelet into a hearty meal with broccoli, squash, carrots, peppers, tomatoes or onions with sharp cheddar cheese. “Sandwich” in fruits and vegetables. Add pizzazz to sandwiches with sliced pineapple, apple, peppers, cucumber and tomato as fillings. Wake up to fruit. Make a habit of adding fruit to your morning oatmeal, ready-to-eat cereal, yogurt or toaster waffle. Top a baked potato with beans and salsa or broccoli and cheese. Microwave a cup of vegetable soup as a snack or with a sandwich for lunch. Add grated, shredded or chopped vegetables such as zucchini, spinach and carrots to lasagna, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, pasta sauce and rice dishes. Make fruit your dessert: Slice a banana lengthwise and top with a scoop of yoghurt. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of chopped nuts. Stock your freezer with frozen vegetables to steam or stir-fry for a quick side dish. Make your main dish a salad of dark, leafy greens and other colourful vegetables. Add chickpeas or edamame (fresh soybeans). Fruit on the grill: Make kabobs with pineapple, peaches and banana. Grill on low heat until fruit is hot and slightly golden. Dip: Whole wheat pita wedges in hummus, baked tortilla chips in salsa, strawberries or apple slices in low-fat yogurt, or crackers in applesauce. For additional food and nutrition information visit www.eatright.org. DISCLAIMER The information in this publication is of a general nature. The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a complete discussion on each subject and or issues canvassed. Synhawk Publications Pty Ltd does not accept any liability for any statements or any opinion, or for any errors or omissions contained herein.

HEALTH MATTERS KINESIOLOGY AND YOUR DIGESTION LIANE CUGLEY Dip Kinesiology

inesiology is an effective tool when used for digestive problems and issues. If you are low in Hydrochloric acid you maybe experiencing such symptoms as heartburn, bloating, belching, indigestion, constipation, allergies, chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, rectal itching, acne, gastric ulcers, hiatal hernias, badly formed stools and more. Hydrochloric acid is important for your body's health as it breaks down proteins into essential amino acids and nutrients. It also stimulates digestive enzymes and bile to further assist in the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It helps to fight and kill pathogenic bacteria and yeast that is found in your food. If you have long periods where you are low in Hydrochloric acid it can lead to mineral deficiencies. By balancing your Hydrochloric acid through the use of kinesiology, these symptoms, can be reduced or even alleviated all together. If you suffer from lower back pain, morning neck pain, shoulder pain, afternoon tiredness, diarrhoea or constipation, muscle aches, bad breath, fluid retention, headaches, dark circles beneath your eyes, to name a few. It could indicate that there is an imbalance in your Ileocecal valve which is positioned between your small and large intestine. Once food is digested in your small intestine, it then passes

through the Ileocecal valve in your large intestine. It closes off to stop waste matter seeping back into the small intestine. If there is an imbalance in your with your Ileocecal valve it can cause toxins to build up within your body. An unhealthy digestive system can leave you feeling, sluggish, unmotivated, moody and generally unwell. Kinesiology can also assist in the digestion, metabolism, and absorption of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Which will aid in your foods being broken down, stored and utilised by your body more effectively, which is essentially for general wellbeing. This allows your body to reap the full benefits of your diet. Leaving you more energised and revitalised. In Kinesiology we also believe that stress, emotional issues or trauma can have a negative effect on the healthy functioning of your digestive system. As kinesiologists we treat you as a whole, rather than just focusing on the symptoms. This allows us through the use of muscle monitoring, the Chinese meridian system, hand modes and more to find deeper imbalances, not just the symptoms showing. As the root cause of many imbalances within the body maybe a combination of physical, emotional, mental, biochemical, hormonal, neurological, or nutritional factors. Courtesy of Complete K inesiology

COMMUNITY SILVER CHAIN TURNS 110 LAURA WILSON

his year, not-for-profit community health and care provider, Silver Chain, is celebrating 110 years of caring for Western Australians. The iconic Western Australian organisation, which started in 1905 as a small district nursing service, today cares for more than 60,000 people across the state. Silver Chain Group Chief Executive Officer, Christopher McGowan, said Silver Chain has grown from humble beginnings to become a leading provider of quality care services. “We are proud to have supported generations of people to remain happy and healthy in their own homes and communities for so many years,” Mr McGowan said. “As we celebrate this milestone we took the opportunity to look back on our years of history so we could really acknowledge how far we have come as an organisation.” Silver Chain’s journey began in The Western Mail with Muriel Chase, a journalist who wrote the newspaper’s Children’s Corner and had a loyal following of young readers. She decided to form a club to bring her readers together and the silver shilling they each donated to become a member would be used to perform some good for those in need. The children became known as ‘links’ of the Silver Chain club and their first task was to use money donated to throw a Christmas Party for Perth’s poorest children. Following the success of the party, membership grew to 1,500 and soon after they had enough money to employ Silver Chain’s first full time district nurse. And the organisation grew from there. “With our years of experience, Silver Chain has grown to become one of the largest providers of health and care services in Australia,” Mr McGowan explained. “Whilst our origins are in nursing, today we also provide a range of other services, including home care and support services, hospital in the home, palliative care and allied health services such as physiotherapy and podiatry.” In 2011, Silver Chain merged with RDNS in

South Australia to form the Silver Chain Group. The Group currently delivers services in Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, providing care to more than 84,000 people across Australia. “We have a rich history of helping those in need and as we look to the future, we look forward to caring for Western Australians for many more years to come.” For more information about Silver Chain services, contact our Contact Centre, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 9242 0242 or country callers on 1300 650 803.

ABOUT SILVER CHAIN In September 2011, Silver Chain in Western Australia and RDNS in South Australia, two likeminded not-for-profit organisations, merged to become one of the largest in-home health and care providers in Australia. With over 2,940 staff, 400 volunteers, the Group assists over 83,000 people to remain living in their homes and community every year. The Silver Chain Group’s purpose is to build community capacity to optimise health and wellbeing. This is the core of which we are as an organisation and will help shape the future of in-home community care across Australia. For more information, please see www. silverchain.org.au.

BULLSBROOK BOOST

MEGAN DOLLING

Lotterywest grant of $500,000 will contribute to the construction of the Bullsbrook Community Centre. City of Swan Mayor Charlie Zannino said the Lotterywest money, to be presented by Frank Alban MLA, will assist the City to complete this major project. “The City has been successful in obtaining a grant to the value of $500,000 to contribute to the planned construction of the Bullsbrook Community Centre,” he said. “Planning is already underway to deliver this major facility as part of a $10 million upgrade for facilities and associated infrastructure at Pickett Park. “The Community Building will provide a diverse community meeting place with a place office, youth centre, café facilities, meeting rooms, a new library and customer service area.

“Mr Alban will officially hand the Lotterywest cheque over to us at 2pm on August 24 at Pickett Park Hall so we can use the grant for community facilities in this area, including the meeting and activity spaces.” North Ward Councillor Kevin Bailey said the project will provide essential services for the expanding suburb. “Construction of the Bullsbrook Community Centre is expected to commence in 2016, so we will soon be on our way to having a much needed and improved centre for the community up here,” he said. “By 2036 it is expected that our community will reach 26,500 people so the additional facilities and services will be essential.” Improved infrastructure including a new gravity fed sewer and electrical upgrades at Pickett Park form part of the project. These works have been delivered along with the completion of a new synthetic bowling green. Additional works to upgrade amenities will commence later this year. The City held consultation and information sessions about the development of the Bullsbrook Community Centre in 2013, with feedback considered and incorporated into the design where possible.

GARDENING LANDSCAPING WITH STONE

andscaping with rock brings in a natural element that evokes solidness and a sense security to your home and garden. You can use large and small rock, boulders and natural stones in many different ways to add some depth and texture to your landscaping design. Landscaping rocks can come in different unique sizes, shapes and styles. Not only is there a fun collection of colours of landscaping rock there are also several different kinds of stone to choose from. Different landscaping designs will require different landscaping rock . If you want to add one of those large boulders that are often seen in commercial landscape designs. The easiest way to get these large boulders to your yard is to work with a landscape contractor. Not only will they deliver these boulders, but they will help with the design plan and if you want (and it’s usually cost effective and by far easier) they’ll place the rock in the proper spot at the right angle. The trick to landscaping with stone and rocks successfully is to fully integrate them into your backyard garden and the landscape design. For a landscaping design to look professional, layers are used, and this can be hard to achieve without the use of some landscaping stones. A flat yard and garden is kind of boring, but using stones to create different levels for your eyes to focus on brings energy into the landscape. Landscaping with rock and stone is not the only way to give your yard depth but they are one of the easiest ways. You can try to change the slope of your yard, but it’s simpler to use landscaping stones to bring depth and change the look of the yard. If you were to just put your landscaping rock here and there you will be doing nothing for the yard and your yard will end up looking strange and unbalanced. Think of balancing a flower garden bed with a large landscape rock or anchor an island garden

with a large rock as the centerpiece. A cottage garden will look like it’s been there forever if there are boulders and rock strewn in and out of the delphiniums and roses. Plan exactly where each landscaping rock should be placed for the ultimate good effect. Think about the landscaping design principles and use balance and unity in your plan. Cluster rocks in odd numbers - it’s better than dotting the landscape with one here and there. If you take the time to bury your rock so that it looks like it’s been in that spot for years it will look much better. The depth will all depend upon the landscaping rock that you finally choose for your yard. If you choose a very large landscaping rock then it should be sunk into the ground deeper than a smaller landscaping rock. Ten to fifteen centimetres is a good depth for your landscaping rock to be buried. Make sure that the boulder is stable and secure, without rocking back and forth if someone leans on it. However, there are a few points on the down side to be considered: Rock is heavy and not very moveable. Once it’s planted, it usually stays.

Landscape rocks can be expensive. The delivery and planting costs are high too. Smaller rocks and stones can make mowing the lawn a challenge unless they are contained with edging of some sort. If you decide that you’re tired of the look of the small stones and rocks in your gardens and landscape, removing it is usually a hassle. It’s a lot of back bending hard work to shovel up and don’t forget it then needs to be hauled away. k Use rocks around a fire pit k Place a large boulder strategically in a rock garden as a focal point k Use in a landscaping “island” design k Place natural stone outcroppings around a man-made pond or waterfall k For privacy, use large landscape rock to add height to an area. Back-fill behind a boulder wall with trailing plants and flowers. k Rock boulders can add interest in front of a fence k Build stone walls to define outdoor rooms k Use natural rock for retaining walls.

The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Mind

WINTER FESTIVAL BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER GLENNYS MARSDON

he other day I checked out the winter ice rinks in both Fremantle and Northbridge and you won’t believe what I saw. Insanity or brilliance you be the judge. Living in the summer tinderbox that is Perth we’ve come to respect the immense power of fire. A small spark can eradicate a lifetime of possessions in an instant. We heed total fire bans and avoid unmanned fires, like a bride avoids a chocolate fountain at her wedding reception. So perhaps you can imagine my surprise when I saw this at Winterland in Northbridge.

Sure the clever flower design meant little ones couldn’t reach the fire but still. There was no fire guard and no signs plastered all over the place warning of the potential hazard. In recent years modern cities have become festooned with health and safety messages. No

THE IDLER skateboards, no dogs, no smoking, no children … no breathing. For a moment I pondered whether I was still in Perth. Perhaps sanity would prevail at the Winter Garden in Fremantle, although given the port towns bohemian brand I didn’t like my chances. The Winter Garden took the insanity one step further. We hapless members of the public were encouraged to part with a dollar coin in return for two marshmallows and a flimsy looking stick (think long matchstick). The more reckless amongst us could double the risk with five marshmallows for $2 and two sticks. We were then directed to two open fire pits where we could insert the impaled marshmallows into the burning embers. I know, insanity right? As I moved towards the closest open fire pit I tried to remain calm. It’ll be okay I pondered, there’s sure to be an officious uniform clad dictator directing exactly how and where we could put out stick. When I got there it was just a fire. The only ‘official’ person I saw was a man who wandered over lobbed some more wood on the fire and then disappeared like Dynamo the Magician. Dumbfounded I watched on waiting for the horror to begin. What I saw was … Parents took responsibility. They explained to their children that the fire was very, very hot and they had to be very careful. The children beamed as they extended their sticks. Strangers helped each other, pointing out the best place to stand so they didn’t get covered in smoke. This opened up more discussions. Grandparents chatted about when they were kids catching fish and cooking it on a beach fire. Teenagers helped smaller children reach the fire. Different cultures stood shoulder to shoulder around the warmth. When I was there no one got hurt. There were

no screams. Not even any crying, just giggles. Everyone enjoyed the oozing sweet goodness. As I retrieved my own crispy marshmallow from the fire I pondered … How could such a simple low cost idea foster such immense community spirit, intergenerational and multicultural exchanges. If only this could be a regular winter event. How good would it be finishing Australia Day on the beach with everyone around a fire. (Okay I guess you can sing Kay San if you have to) The only way this could have been better would be if the money raised went to charity … burns victims or people who lost their homes in the summer fires perhaps (maybe it does I don’t know). Who would have thought that if left alone we would manage to look after both ourselves and those around us … perhaps there is hope for the human race after all. So what do you think? insanity or brilliance?

POETRY FRIENDS

SERPENTINE JOE once asked who is my friend and doesn’t follow the trend and turn on me when I’m blue now there’s a friend who’s true Whose only wish is to make me cosy and things really aren’t that rosy and helps me out when I’ve got the flu now there’s a friend who’s true Who’s voice is calming like the sea and just loves to share a cup of tea and doesn’t tell me I haven’t a clue now there’s a friend who’s true Whose beauty reflects in my flowers and the minutes shared turned out hours and doesn’t take up some petty issue now there’s a friend who’s true Whose smile is such sheer delight and turns those dull days into bright and will hear my subject through now there’s a friend who’s true

Whose face is graced by a dimple and has tastes like mine which are simple and doesn’t expect a pas de deux now that’s my friend Fleur

COMMUNITY WHIM FESTIVAL BACK ON

GWYNETH DEAN

he festival day includes entertainment, stalls and activities all presented by local people. The main stage shows the Eastern Hills Concert Band and other smaller musical delights including blues, jazz and rock. The food ranges from sausage sizzle to gourmet. The Gourmet Tent features Hills wineries, honey and freshly cooked exotic dishes. There will be hands-on activities for kids and adults; such as Bendigo pavement art, pony rides, spinning wool, scouts climbing wall and many others. Community groups will tell you they exist, let you know what they do so you can find them when you need them, or even how to join... Little businesses from around the Hills will show and sell you their goods and services while answering your detailed questions. This event brings local people together to share fun times and encourage residents to get involved in on-going activities that build the wellbeing of us all. The organising group meets

monthly in the CWA Hall to plan and chat and have a cuppa. Please join us, many hands make light work and it’s a bunch of fun, intrigue and yarns. The committee is also seeking expressions of interest for possible stall holders for this year’s festival. E-mail us to find out more on secretary@ mthelena.org.au or go to the website at www. mthelena.org.au/whim-festival/.

DISCLAIMER The information in this publication is of a general nature. The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a complete discussion on each subject and or issues canvassed. Synhawk Publications Pty Ltd does not accept any liability for any statements or any opinion, or for any errors or omissions contained herein.

October 25th 2015 A Community Festival! Run by the Mount Helena Residents & Ratepayers Group

Pioneer Park Mt Helena Sunday ~ 9am til 4pm.

DARLINGTON ARTS FESTIVAL CHRIS PEMBERTON

he Darlington Arts Festival has been running since 1963 and has become one of the Hill’s most popular annual events attended by over 12,000 people each year. To be held on Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November this year, it features art exhibitions for adults, youth and children, non-stop entertainment from 10:30am each day, including in the Wine Tent on Saturday night, crafts and refreshments stalls, demonstrations and “have a go” activities. There is something for all ages. The Festival’s heart lies in the visual arts but also endeavours to include all community groups schools, dance groups, musicians, sporting and charity groups, thespians and writers in the programme – so spread the word: this is a community festival. Community organisations are encouraged to hold a stall at the Festival to fundraise and promote their activities. Stalls will be approved on a first come first served basis so it is important to get your application in as soon as possible. Preference is given to local fund raising groups ahead of commercial vans or businesses. This year's theme is The Elements and artists are encouraged to submit works appropriate to this. The theme offers a wide spectrum. It could be the four classical elements - earth, air, fire and water; the periodic table; stormy weather; or the bit that makes your electric jug heat water. Google ‘elements' and see how many definitions there are. The Festival committee is very grateful to Lucia Osborne for permission to use her painting Inferno on both the website and print media. Running a festival of this size and complexity would not be possible without the many people who provide dollar or "in kind" support or give their time to assist in an array of tasks. If you would like to help more information is on the website - just click on Sponsorship or Volunteers. You may have seen the roadside signs as you go to and from Darlington and in other parts of the Shire. They are a reminder to artists, entertainers and stallholders that now is the time to check the website (www.darlingtonartsfestival.org) and contact the co-ordinators, register interest, put in an application - in other words be a part of this great festival. The website also has information about the 2015 retrospective artist George Haynes, the Festival Ball (a major fundraiser to be held on Saturday 17th October), sponsorship and volunteers. 7

DINING OUT

The Thoughts of an Ageing, Balding Foodie MT HELENA TAVERN DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND-BRUCE

t Helena Tavern is the classic local country pub - the heart of the local community, a place of convivial meeting, a place to swap stories, have a pint and a bite and enjoy the warmth of fellowship. The Mt Helena Tavern, more familiarly called ‘The Mounties’ has had some ups and downs the last few years with changes of management, service, chef and even the fabric of the building. But things have settled down a bit now. Dannyel, the owner and manager, has recruited a well-known Hills chef of great experience and talent to create a new menu based on the expectations of a critical band of loyal patrons. The menu contains everything you want it to - from Chef Kevin’s fantastic famous ribs to a new, elegant dessert, of which more later. The Mounties, a Grande Dame of a building has been scrubbed from top to bottom til it sparkles and stting in the sharp winter sunlight at the lime-washed table, warm and comfortable it was hard not to feel just a little bit sorry for anyone who wasn’t with us. The menu is basically pub grub, but beautifully prepared and well-presented. It’s also surprisingly large. Starters, for example, include Garlic Bread ($8) (See photo); Prawn Twisters ($15); Crumbed Calamari ($15);

Salt and Pepper Chicken ($18); Sizzling Garlic Prawns ($20) and what we in fact chose to share between us, Homemade Prawn and Fish Cakes (see photo) with a homemade sweet chilli and lime sauce and a light salad. Between that and the really excellent Garlic Bread we had a handsome entree, unaware of the size of the mains just about to be delivered by the charming and efficient Rosie, our server. The choice for mains is extensive - pizzas, pub classics (Steak Sandwich, Chicken Parmi, Fish and Chips and Angela’s choice of The Mounties Burger) traditional fare (Bangers and Mash or Beef and Guinness Pie) and a group called simply ‘Mains’, including Crispy Pork Belly ($28) Szechuan Kangaroo ($28) and Honey Mustard Chicken Medallions ($26) alongside Prawn Linquine ($26). In addition to all these there were five ‘specials of the day’, from which, after long internal debate I chose the ‘Ribs and Chips’ ($28). Actually, that’s nonsense I put in just to make it sound better. The actual conversation went like this: “Rosie, hi. Is Kevin doing ribs?” “Yes” “Right then, I’ve have that thanks.” I’ve eaten Chef Kevin’s ribs before, so I know just how good they are and I was thrilled to be able to have them again. A very handsome portion, smothered in delicious sauce with a large serve of lovely crisp fresh chips and a serve of home-made coleslaw. Absolutely delicious, messy, glorious and filling. Angela’s burger was also delicious, the patty thick and made of the best beef - succulent and rich, all a really good burger should be and again, accompanied by hot chips.

Ideally, we should have stopped there, but of course we couldn’t - I had a serve of the Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and Ice Cream ($12). We strongly resisted temptation and cancelled the Coffee Pannacotta, but Chef craftily sent out a portion ‘just to try’. It’s described as ‘OMG’ on the menu - take it from me, that’s an understatement. Without Angela’s restraining hand I’d have licked the plate. A good cup of coffee each and we waddled out to the car, happy, satiated and replete. You may have tried The Mounties before during the ‘troubles’ and been less than happy. Please take my advice and give it another try. Oh yes, and bear in mind that there are specials every day as well as the Kids’ Menu, Live Music and a whole lot of other attractions. Very Highly Recommended Indeed.

Bar and Restaurant NEW Chef, NEW Menu Daily specials:

Mon: $15 Rump steak, chips & salad Tues: $12 Burgers Wed: $15 Beef Schnitzel, chips & salad Thurs: $15 Fish & chips Fri: $22 Surf n’ Turf Sun: kitchen open all day - Roast $20 Fri nights: free bar snacks 5:30pm, pluck a duck prize, meat raffle, live music 8:30pm

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DINING OUT BY THE BROOK

DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND-BRUCE

e are singularly blessed in the Hills with the proliferation of good restaurants. In some cases the building, the fabric of the restaurant is also part of the attraction. One of the most attractive is the restaurant now called By the Brook Restaurant. The brook in question is the Jane Brook that runs through Parkerville and which is such a feature of the outdoor area of the restaurant. I first ate there way back in 1991, when it was owned by Greg Sutherland (no relation) and run by his then wife and a French chef. Since then we have seen styles and management change as the restaurant has gone through various incarnations from simple and family, to the most chic and elaborate of fine dining. One of the more popular was during the management of Jill and Daele Dobson, which I think was two or three back. I am now thrilled to be able to tell you that the two are now back in By The Brook and spreading their brand of charm and food styles through the neighbourhood. They have made few changes to the building, but the menu is a reflection of their thought and approach to dining. Their ‘mission statement’, says “We hope that our passion for quality food, friendly service and this beautiful place will be the reason you return.”

By The Brook offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as specials, such as the soon to be introduced ‘Seniors Meals’. Breakfasts include what I am sure I would enjoy - the Big Belly Breakfast (Bacon, eggs, sausage, homemade baked beans, tomato, mushrooms and a hash brown on toasted Turkish bread - $22); Omelettes ($16-$20), Classic Bacon and Eggs ($16) a Kids Belly ($16), Vegie Belly ($22), Pancakes and Eggs Benedict. The luncheon menu is aimed more at lighter, easy to digest meals, such as the CBLT (chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato) or the CCA (chicken, Camembert and avocado), a combination I haven’t tried, but am quite keen to sample. Homemade gnocchi; Moroccan Lamb Salad; Melanzane (Italian for eggplant) served as parmigiana with a goat’s cheese salad. But we were there in the evening to have dinner. There is a move towards a more sharing style of eating. Tasting Plates are becoming common, and the Spanish Tapas style of small, shareable portions is no longer a stranger to our tables. By The Brook has a “Brookboards: Build Your Own” series of entrees, for example - Marinated Olives ($8); Deep Fried Camembert with Chilli Jam ($12); Marinated Sardines ($8); Tempura Coconut Prawns ($14) and the like. The idea is that you order six or so for a table of four and mix and match, sampling the range available. The menu has a large proportion of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and organic foods. But there was just the two of us so Angela ordered a serve of the Deep Fried

Camembert, which she really enjoys and I had an entree sized Prawns in a creamy garlic sauce ($19). Very tasty, the prawns were well cooked, although they came with the tail shells on, which is a pet hate of mine for prawns in any sauce. The only reason to leave that shell on is as a handle for prawns eaten as finger food, which is never the case for prawns seved in a sauce. I’m not picking on By The Brook here, it’s a common practice in many eateries now. For her main Angela had Honey Chilli Chicken ($26) (see photo). Chunks of meat in a spicy, creamy sauce and accompanied by Jasmine and wild rice timbales. For myself, after considerable internal debate, I chose Beef Wellington ($39). This departed from tradition in that the beef wasn’t wrapped in duxelles (a finely chopped mixture of mushrooms, onions, shallots and herbs sautéed in butter), liver paté or a crepe. Apart from the richness and flavour this adds a protective layer to the beef so oven-baking the pastry doesn’t overcook the fillet for those that like their meat rare. Mine came with gorgeous little steamed whole baby carrots and crushed potatoes and a really splendid jus/gravy. Truly wonderful flavours. Dessert for Angela was a slice of carrot loaf. A gluten-free specialty with a rich icing. Moist, but not too dense it had an excellent flavour. For myself I chose the Sticky Date pudding delicious. I must point out a huge advantage By The Brook has. The best, most wonderful salt and pepper grinders. Thumb operated, the finely ground seasoning is just perfect from these sublime instruments in an elegant heavy metal casing. Daele and Jill bought sixty pairs originally and so popular have they proved that the second order have had to be fitted with chips to prevent them being stolen. People, if you want to use these lovely implements on a wide range of tempting foods, go to By The Brook and avoid a visit by a friendly policeman by leaving them there. It’s really lovely to see Daele and Jill back at By The Brook and I wish them all the luck in the world.

TOODYAY TOODYAY INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PROGRAM

rom humble beginnings come great things, and this certainly rings true for the Toodyay Inclusive Community Program. What started as a last minute decision to organise the January 2015 program in a bid to reduce Toodyay’s youth crime rate, the program is quickly becoming the place to be during the school holiday period. With a steering committee of passionate Shire of Toodyay

physical and social distances separating people from genuine community participation and by doing this, it aims to bring everyone together to promote one welcoming Toodyay community. “It has been amazing so far for our family. With the variety we have had, my boy absolutely loves it!” said Tanya Baker, a Toodyay community member and volunteer. Ranging from just two years old right up to seventy years of age, the program attracts people from all areas of Toodyay, and even some out of town visitors. The program is fast becoming the social hub of the community, with children playing, parents socialising with other parents,

The Constable Care Child Safety Foundation has announced the winners of the fourth Child Safety Awards 2015, at a spectacular gala evening at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. In a night of excitement and honour, hundreds of local dignitaries and guests paid tribute to the remarkable achievements of those dedicating their time to protect children and young people from harm in Western Australia. From the seven award winners, the recipient of the Constable Care Child Safety Award of the Year 2015 was selected. In a fitting finale to the black-tie event, Her Excellency, Kerry Sanderson, AO, Governor of Western Australia announced Kristee Jolly, the winner of the prestigious Constable Care Child Safety Award of the Year for 2015. The judges felt Kristee had shown remarkable drive and were very impressed with her strategy to involve the broader community and help make Toodyay a lively, engaging and safe place for young people to live. Her obvious energy, great ideas and resourcefulness have been invaluable to the children in her region.

staff, community members from local businesses, organisations and community groups and the knowledgeable guidance of notfor-profit organisation Inclusion WA, a vision was made to develop an inclusive holiday program for the whole community to benefit from. The Steering Group along with Inclusion WA younger siblings joining in on the action and have been working in close partnership with local community members developing new friendships. clubs and groups to offer the entire community Continued on page 12 ... an opportunity to get involved in free communitybased activities in Toodyay. The locally owned program has been A Valley for All Seasons developed so that local community groups can showcase their groups and give participants the opportunity to have-a-go in an inclusive and friendly environment. The program has been designed to be completely inclusive – its aim is to connect people of all abilities and backgrounds with local clubs and groups, whilst training the members of the community on how to be more inclusive and ON LY A N H OUR ’S D R I V E F R OM TH E c i ty welcoming. This program helps to close the

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The Thoughts of an Ageing, Balding Foodie THE CURSED CAFE

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steady stream of regulars greeted by name and the friendly, matey, air was charming. One orders at the counter off the menu, pays and either takes away or eats at a bench inside, two small tables inside or a more substantial eating area of tables outside sectioned off with heavy plastic cafe blinds. The menu, plus the glass counter cabinet offered a wide variety of goodies. With difficulty I tore myself away from ‘The Biggggg Brekkie’ ($17.50)

love Toodyay, I think its a lovely, sleepy, friendly country town deeply reminiscent of a past, more youthful Australia, almost within the grasp of memory. It has all the charm of rural Australia while still being close enough to take advantage of the nearby sophistication of Perth within an hour’s drive. Not that you should imagine that Toodyay lacks sophistication, but you expect wholesome, rustic fare from its cafés rather than urban chic. More ‘sausage inna bun’ than foccaccia with

red onion jam and goat’s cheese’ if you take my meaning. And you would be dead wrong. The Cursed Café (and we’ll get back to the name shortly) offers the kind of food one might expect in Subiaco, while catering for vegan, gluten-intolerant, lactose-intolerant, vegetarian diners as well as those with a more hearty appetite. The name came about when Lynda Burke of Black wattle Catering took over premises that had held four or five previous eateries that had failed to get a hold on the public’s tastes. So, taking over what everyone thought was an unlucky business they defied the odds and wallowed in tempting fate, with a black cat on a broomstick as a logo, a cracked clock in the kitchen and lashings of courage, skill and enthusiasm. The result has been an outstanding success. The menu offers a rather clever blend of chic and cheek, foreign and domestic, town and country. We dropped in for lunch one Friday and were treated to an informal casual welcome among the

of eggs, ‘lashings of bacon’, chipolata sausages, fried tomato, mushrooms and ‘house made’ rosti. Other breakfast delights on offer were Eggs Benedict ($12-14), Pancakes ($9-10) and a dish I don’t think I’ve seen in many a long year - Croque Monsieur - a ham and cheese sandwich tooth-picked together and pan fried - delicious but not slimming. After dithering a bit I chose to try the Trio of Sliders ($15). These mini-burgers are all the rage in America at the moment - Gordon Ramsey serves them at Hells Kitchen - and these were pulled pork, smoky chicken and steak served with a fresh, small green salad with a very delicate dressing. These were very tasty and markedly different in taste. The pork was delicious, as it always is, the chicken sharp and spicy and the steak not enough for a steak lover. I think I’d have liked some fried onions on t h e steak, but then I like fried onions on everything. The buns fresh and chewy and the House made wedges with Aioli ($7.50) These are baked in an oven rather than fried and you can taste the difference. Other dishes I was tempted by included the Eggplant Parmiagana in a wrap ($12), which sounds interesting and the Nut Crusted Humpty Doo Barramundi with potato rosti and fresh asparagus ($19.50). Angela was tempted by the large witch’s

cauldron on the counter containing the ‘soup of the day’ a rich pumpkin, which came as a generous portion, but would have been nicer with some crusty bread on the side. The soup was excellent, with the pumpkin doing most of the heavy lifting on the flavour, rich and thick and savoury. We had coffee and iced tea but the menu also offers a wide range of teas as well as an intriguing range of smoothies and drinks - a dairy free berry ($7.50), a peach, pear and fresh ginger ($7.50) that would be worth tasting and a ‘Glow Juice’ that sounds a bit too healthy for my liking, although I could get right alongside the watermelon and passionfruit juice ($6). We took away with us dinner in the form of a generous take-away serve of Thai Prawn Curry ($9.50) and a small slice of a superb double chocolate cheesecake - rich and very delicious. The Cursed Café’s tag is ‘help lift the curse’. Well, in my opinion, every town could do with a curse like this. Recommended.

CHEF-EXPLORER A TASTE OF SPAIN 1/2 teaspoon salt

BRENDAN MURPHY 100ml water 1 tablespoon of chopped Italian parsley (for garnish) 2 tablespoons olive oil Deep fryer with oil

Method 1. Peel and cut potatoes into 2cm cubes. Rinse and dry. 2. Blanch the potatoes in the deep fryer at 150c for five minutes, then leave to drain. hese are some of the dishes the students 3. Blanch tomatoes in boiling water to peel them prepared at Sophie Budd’s Taste Budds by removing stalk and scoring. Refresh in cold water. Then chop flesh. Cooking Studio Spanish Cooking Class. 4. Make a Tomato sauce by frying onion and My thanks to Chef Sohie Budd. garlic in a saucepan, then add the rest of the ingredients (except parsley). ESTOFADO DE TORO 5. Cook out the sauce for twenty minutes. Then (Makes 16-20 portions) remove bay and blend sauce. Ingredients 6. Meanwhile, turn deep fryer up to 180oc and 2kg stewing beef diced (use chuck or blade) fry potatoes in batches until crisp and golden. 100ml olive oil 12 whole garlic cloves peeled (halfed if too big) Drain on paper towels. 7. Check seasoning and serve hot crispy potatoes 2 medium onions, chopped on a platter covered with sauce and garnish with 500g carrots, diced (macedoine) parsley. 100g plain flour It is important to serve these at the last minute 3 tablespoons tomato puree so that the potatoes stay crunchy. 50 ml red wine vinegar 300ml beef stock (approx.) GAMBAS PIL PIL 600ml red wine (Spanish Prawns) 1-2 bay leaves Ingredients Freshly grated nutmeg 500g King Prawns 2 small cinnamon sticks 6 tsp good Olive Oil Salt and ground black pepper 1- 2 small Chillies, finely shredded 3 cloves Garlic, crushed Method 1. Fry the beef in oil until brown all over. Salt Transfer to a casserole dish, preferably one where Chopped parsley all the pieces will fit snugly. (Or do direct in a 50 ml of Sherry 50-60ml ml cream (optional) large casserole dish) 2. In the remaining oil fry the whole garlic Lemon Wedges, to serve cloves, the onions and the carrots until they have softened. Then work in the flour. Cook out a few Method 1. Peel the Prawns, leaving the tail intact. Cut minutes. 3. Add the tomato puree, vinegar, bay leaf, a along the back of each prawn halfway through so little freshly grated nutmeg, then gradually add it curls. Remove the vein. half of the wine and beef stock as though making 2. Heat the Oil in a frying pan until very hot and a sauce. Add all this to the meat in the casserole add the Chillies, sauté for a minute or so then add the Prawns Garlic and Salt, stirring until Prawns dish. 4. Add cinnamon stick and stir in the rest of the are bright pink. wine with enough water or beef stock to just cover 3. Deglaze pan with sherry. 4. Enrich with cream to make a sauce if desired. the meat. Season lightly. 5. Cover and simmer for one and a half hours, or But remove the prawns so you do not overcook them. until the beef is tender. 6. Serve with fresh crusty bread and a bottle of 5. Sprinkle with parsley. 6. Serve immediately with crusty Bread and good Spanish red wine. wedges of Lemon. This dish is traditionally served as an entrée PATATAS BRAVAS or Tapas. (6 Portions) Ingredients 1kg Desiree potatoes (or a good one for frying) 500g ripe Roma tomatoes 50g of chopped red onion 2 garlic cloves crushed/chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons sweet paprika (pimento) 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Concluded from page 10 ... “As this fantastic program develops, we are seeing an increase in not only participants but also community involvement. Volunteers from countless community groups, organisations and businesses are putting their hand up to assist wherever possible,” said Kristee Jolly, one of the program coordinators from the Shire of Toodyay. “It is the volunteers that are driving this program and I feel so proud to live in a community where so many local people are willing to lend a hand. This is truly priceless and as a result, our entire community is benefitting.” Most surprisingly, forty nine percent of all participants were not a part of any local sporting groups, showcasing the fact that this program is attracting those who are disengaged from the community. The feedback received by all community service organisations, parents and participants has been of an extremely positive nature and this has resulted in numerous fantastic outcomes. The program has been declared an instant success due to the high level of community buy-in and commitment from the Shire of Toodyay. To date, the Toodyay Inclusive Community Program has delivered the local community with 3316 hours of inclusive sport and recreation since January 2015, including thirty different sport and recreational activities. Starting with a mere 162 attendances in January, the program is now registering over 600 attendances, totalling 1474 attendances over the three programs. “When we see this sort of commitment from the Local Government, the entire community wins. That is what it is all about- serving the community and assisting all residents to find a belonging within their local community” said Ciara King, Recreation Development Officer from Inclusion WA. But of course, this program would not have been possible without the commitment and dedication shown by Toodyay’s local community groups. All groups had plenty of enthusiastic volunteers to support the program and as a result thirteen successful sessions were held. Like ‘Toodyay Inclusive Community Program’ on facebook to be kept up to date with the latest news and information! 12

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The Thoughts of an Ageing, Balding Foodie COOKING AT TASTE BUDDS

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like food. I make no secret of the fact. I like eating it, I like writing about it, I like talking about it and I like cooking it. I also like our Chef-E x plorer, Brendan Murphy, and when he invited me to come along to one of his classes at Taste Budds Cooking Studio I jumped at the chance. The classes cover a wide range of topics. This one in particular was on Spanish Cookery, but the range is wide. The concept is simple. The school provides recipes, all the produce, herbs, spices, all the implements, knives, stoves and preparation area together with tutor and under their guidance the roughly grouped teams cook and then gather at the long refrectory table and eat what they have cooked, sharing among all. In reality, a large part of the fun, and it was a hugely enjoyable evening comes from the interaction between the students, united in the charming task of cooking food. This evening there were fifteen of us, grouped into three teams of five, each team cooking four dishes. I have never cooked specifically Spanish food so I was really looking forward to it. A short safety lecture and we were off - Brendan wandered around, answering a question here, demonstrating a technique there, encouraging, explaining and showing - while we chopped, diced, seared and peeled to our hearts content, chatting among ourselves and getting to know each other. I don’t know if we were particularly lucky, but our group of five were lovely - a pet photographer, a pastry cook in training with a wonderful 1940’s ‘do’, her husband,

together, the various tasks being distributed and carried out with a hum of happy chatter us an undertone to the preparation. Kate and I prepared the Estofado de Toro, (beef stew) while Natalie and Alan, rustled up Torta de Santiago, a wonderful Almond meal cake drizzled with lemon syrup. Once the stew was well on the simmer we turned our attention to the Prawns Pil Pil, which we prepared ready for the short cooking time. Once the food was all ready we sat down at the long table to pass the food around and eat. Firstly, the thing to remember is that the recipes were not complicated or terribly challenging, but the unusual flavours and pride of ownership gave the food a warm and delicious taste. The food was all well-prepared and very tasty, with the exception of the Croqetas Iberian and Paprika Aioli, which were absolutely phenomenal. We didn’t make them, but I watched them being made and Lord knows I ate enough of them. They are a croquette of a stiff white roux sauce mixed with Serrano ham (much nicer and richer than Palma) and Parmesan cheese, then floured, egged, breadcrumbed and deep fried. They were beyond delicious and the really amazing thing a fly-in, fly-out is that I can now cook these worker with a gorgeous at home whenever I want to. handlebar moustache who My sincere thanks to Taste restored old cars, his motherBudds Cooking Studio, Those Crogetas ... in-law Maureen and an Brendan Murphy and ageing, balding overweight especially the team I was food writer. fortunate enough to work with. I had a As there was no pressure and no wonderful time, and I expect you competitive spirit we worked would too. beautif ully

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STYLE BY KIRSTY HOW TO HAVE A STYLISH FATHER’S DAY KIRSTY NOAKES

et me start by saying, I’m not entirely certain that I’m the easiest person in the world to live with. I’m not saying I’m a monster, far from it! I’m actually quite divine, most of the time… But every now and then, just sometimes, not every time, but most times, well actually lots of times… I can be, well, let’s say ‘spunky’. I’m well endowed with spunk. I’m spunkful, spunktacular, spunkalicious. There, I said it. But, I don’t do this alone. There’s an unsung hero who takes on the world with me every day. He’s patient, wise and adorable. He’s handsome, knowledgeable and encouraging. He makes me my first cup of coffee every single day. He makes my peanut butter toast just the way I like it. And if that’s not enough, he celebrates the woman I am with such joy and delight that he makes me wonder if maybe I really am the special person he tells everyone I am… So why am I sharing all this? I’m so glad you asked. About three years ago we set off on

an amazing journey. Savanna, Antigua, Berlise you ask? No, no… IVF. After two years of hard work and determination, and thirty-seven weeks of amazing pregnancy, my unsung hero is celebrating his very first Father’s Day this year as Dad to our perfect twin babies, three months old Leo and Lilly. This is big, right?! Huge! Epic even!! I can’t mess this up. It will go down in the history books. This is important. Not only that, this is what I do. I’m the shopper. I’m the stylist. I have to rise to the occasion. This has to be the most stylish Father’s Day ever conceived. And I’m completely up for it. My only question is ‘why are the men in our lives so dang difficult to buy for’? It goes without saying that I’m not settling with socks and jocks for this occasion (not that I ever would, and you must all promise me that from now on these will only ever be stocking stuffers. Promise? Phew.). I want this day to be memorable, a celebration of our hard earned triumph. I want him to feel all the joy and love he brings us every day. I want his heart to explode. That will take planning. I’m attacking this like the professional I am, Mission Impossible music in the background, fresh pot of coffee and my favourite thinking stilettos on (Oh yes, ‘thinking stilettos’ are a thing). It’s interesting that sometimes we’re baffled about what to get our partners as gifts, yet we know them better than, really, let’s be honest, better than they know themselves. So to ‘decode’ them from a gifts perspective I always start with a list. Write down all of their favourite things. Sounds simple, but it’s really effective. Your list may include things like music, football, bbqing, eating out, festivals, movies, crosswords, exercising, reading, photography, dad jokes, and the list goes on. Now don’t leave anything off the list, you’d be amazed that it’s the little things you notice about your loved ones that really warms their hearts. Now that you have your list, it’s time to get creative. Instead of just thinking of things one hobby at a time, see if you can combine some.

So if he likes photography and festivals dig out some of his old festival snaps, create a collage and frame it. Or, if he loves

crosswords, instead of just buying a book of crosswords write your own with clues and answers from the beginning of your time together. Like where you first met, where he proposed, milestones from the kids, the possibilities are endless. The more personal you can make it, the more amazing the gift. Once you have your gifts (yep, that’s a plural) sorted, it’s time to think about the day. And make it the whole day, not just breakfast and a gift giving ceremony, but the whole day. He deserves it. We can all do better than a sleep in and lunch at the pub. Go back to your list as a guide and try something you’ve never done before. If he has a favourite sport, is there an arena tour available that day? What’s on at the local museums? Would his love for beer see him enjoying a brewery tour? Book a Gold Class movie, or do something totally out of the box like a limo transfer to sit on the beach and eat fish and chips at sunset. Gorgeous. Organise things early. Leaving things to the last minute may mean that you may have to settle for less ordinary gifts (boo). Let your heart and your imagination run wild. The stylist in me also says that you’ll need a new outfit for the day. You should look fresh and fabulous whilst effortlessly event managing this auspicious occasion (wink, wink). I’ve always said that true style comes from within. And, of course, it’s the same with true love. Look into your heart this Father’s Day to create something amazing memorable for the man in your life who’s creating your memories. It’s a day to count your blessings. I know I will be.

ETHEL STREET COURTYARD GUILDFORD

THE PARIS CAFÉ

The Ethel Street courtyard shops in Guildford has something for all! COFFEE acclaimed as amongst the best in Guildford in the Paris Café, stunning craftsman made furniture in the Jarrah Shop, and fashion and accessories for the modern woman of all ages at La Galerie, plus two new shops opening soon! All this, and more, is to be found in Guildford’s best kept shopping secret, the Ethel Street Courtyard. The Paris Café is open Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 3pm. On the menu are house cooked dishes such as mouth watering vegetarian tarts, smoked salmon and feta quiche, delicious Indian curries and winter warming soups. The café is BYO, and has seating inside and an al fresco area just outside, looking over the quaint and historic courtyard. There is also a choice for breakfast, New Norcia Fruit toast, toasted sandwiches, bruschetta and feta, and The Paris Café’s famous bacon and egg pie. But the café is not just about delicious meals, gorgeous cakes, leaf teas and lovely coffee; it is also a book and gift shop. Pick up a book from Tracy’s eclectic range or simply read the paper in the autumn sunshine while enjoying your coffee. Also in the courtyard is La Galerie, where Linda and Tracy present a gorgeous array of women’s fashion and accessories. A matchless collection and at amazing prices, this is not to be missed for anyone looking to dress for the changing seasons. La Galerie is very pleased to announce we are now offering a free styling service, contact Linda who will be delighted to assist you, on 0456 771 000. Tracy runs two book clubs, meeting in the Paris Café on the second and last Thursday of the month, 3.30pm to 5pm. There are vacancies in the second Thursday of the month. You can find Tracy’s blog at www.thepariscafe.com.au/blog, topics include: Marketing, Small business, Book Reviews, Interviews with authors, just register on her blog page to hear the latest on the café and the courtyard. Nestled just behind the Old Village Market Guildford on James Street, the Ethel Street courtyard is home to a wonderful Guildford shopping experience. www.facebook.com.au/lagalerieguildford 0456 771 000 lagalerie@thepariscafe.com.au www.facebook.com.au/thepariscafeguildford 0413 620 330 tracy@thepariscafe.com.au

The General Meeting of the Darlington Theatre Players Inc. will be held at Marloo Theatre on TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 7:00pm for 7:30pm start.

This meeting also sees the election of the Department Managers: Building Manager Front of House Manager Publicity Manager Wardrobe Manager

ENTERTAINMENT MAKING MAGIC AT HELENA COLLEGE SHERENE STRAHAN

M Barrie’s enduring tribute to the magic of childhood, the stage play Peter Pan, will play to hills audiences next week in this year’s Middle School drama production at Helena College. Peter Pan began life as a stage play with its first performance at the Duke of York’s theatre in London on 27 December, 1914. The Guardian newspaper review was complimentary: “It is absolutely original – the product of a unique imagination.” After that it was staged every year for ten years, with Barrie rewriting the script each year. One of the changes followed reports that children were getting hurt trying to jump off their beds and fly, just like Peter and the Lost Boys. Barrie added fairy dust to the script, to prevent children trying to fly ‘unaided’ by magic. Peter Pan will be the last middle school production for drama teacher and director, Kristen Twynam-Perkins who is leaving Helena College at the end of this year to explore new challenges in 2016. “I chose Peter Pan because it’s a lovely, well known story and features a big cast two thirds of the students have not done a production before at Helena College.’ The children’s classic can be seen at Helena College’s Performing Arts Centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 21st to 23rd Statue of Peter Pan in Queens Gardens, Perth August. Tickets are $17 for adults, $12 for concession and $8 for floor cushions (under (Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons 12 only). Bookings can be made via the TryBooking website.

Michael Llewellyn-Davies, the original Peter Pan. (Photograph by Sir JM Barrie)

ENTERTAINMENT STRIPPED FOR SUCCESS

escribed as Broadway's answer to King Lear, Gypsy is a musical based rather loosely on the 1957 autobiography of Rose Hovick, who later achieved fame under the name Gypsy Rose Lee. Originally a singer and dancer, she found success as a burlesque striptease performer, although she preferred the term 'ecdysiast', a word coined by HL Mencken, as it sounded classier. Her life, and that of her sister (movie star June Havoc), is the story of the quintessential aggressive stage-mother's efforts to get her two daughters into show business. June was performing as a tap dancer at the age of two and half to support the family. The book was successful and was adapted into a musical by Arthur Laurents, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The musical was immediately and immensely popular, winning awards for most leading actresses - including Ethel Merman,

w i t h Musical Direction by Krispin Maesalu a n d choreography by Amber Southall. Gypsy runs from September 11th to the 26th. Tickets cost $25 (concession $22), and are available from Morris News 9440 1040, and the TryBooking website.

Angela Lansbury, and Patty LuPone. The songs in the show include Let Me Entertain You, Some People, You'll Never Get Away from Me, If Momma Was Married, All I Need Is the Girl, Everything's Coming Up Roses, You Gotta Get A Gimmick and Together Wherever We Go. S t i r l i n g P l a y e r s ' production is directed by Celeste Underhill

COMMUNITY KARATE STRIKING SUCCESS LISA SKRYPICHAYKO

tudents from Sensei Bob Allen’s dojos in Midland and Mount Helena performed with winning style, collecting a slew of medals at the recent 2015 Shobukan Open Tournament. Sensei Bob Allen, WA head of Swan Hills Goju Ryu Australia said ‘We had nineteen local Swan Hills Karate students compete across fifteen divisions, which is very exciting for our club.

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‘This was the first tournament for many of my students, and they needed a little coaxing to give it a try. I don't pressure my students to compete or to win, but I do insist that they give their very best, and I’m very proud of all our competitors just for having a go.’ Melinda Brezmen won gold in Veterans Female Kata, as did her two children Pearce and Giselle in their respective events (Mixed Novice Kata 12 and 13 years, 4th-1st Kyu, and Mixed Novice Kata 9 years, 4th-1st Kyu) Other Swan Hills athletes awarded medals on the day included Ben McDonald (gold: Novice

Men's Kata), Grace Sawyer (silver: Novice Women's Kata), Iaisha Whittle (silver: Mixed Novice Kata 10 and 11 years, 10th-5th Kyu), Tazmin Smith (bronze: Mixed novice kata 9 years, 10th-5th kyu) and Team Kata 11 years and under silver medallists Matthew Day, Talen McLaughlan and Edwin Lyons. Swan Hills Goju Ryu's sister dojo in Bridgetown also impressed, with Sensei Damien Bell bringing home a silver medal in Veterans Male Kata, and his student Emma Jackson taking out the bronze in the Open Girls Kata 14 and 15 years division. Sensei Damien admitted to a few butterflies in his tournament debut, but commented: ‘If I want to teach my students to give their all and develop their courage and fighting spirit, I need to walk the talk. We've all learned today that competing can be fun as well as a great development opportunity.’ Regardless of the outcome in their events, this tournament gave students an enjoyable introduction to another aspect of their martial arts training. Sensei Bob praised the high participation level and success in the novice divisions, remarking ‘I'm pleased and excited to see the next generation of competitors emerging at our dojo, and see great potential for them in the future.’

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POETRY CLOUD TARJA HETTENONEN

walked into a cloud today My brain stopped somewhere along the way I know the exact place and time It was when you said you were mine Spelling became a chore to me Numbers just didn’t add up you see I tried to concentrate on my life as I knew it The cloud remained I couldn’t get through it Why does love make you such a mess? Could it not be a gentler test? So even as misty as my cloud is to me I wish all of you Cloud 9 to see.

he Peter Cowan Writers' Centre Inc is pleased to announce the annual Glen Phillips' Poetry Prize competition. The centre is offering a $100 'Judge's Encouragement Award for Youth' which is in addition to the major prizes: $400 (first place), $200 (second place), and $100 (third place) for poems with an open theme. Four ‘Highly Commended’ and ‘Commended’ Certificates will also be awarded in the competition. PCWC has instigated the Judge’s Encouragement Award for Youth to encourage new and emerging young poets. Last year’s judge, Dr. Marcella Polain commented: “A successful poem can raise questions, plant intrigues. The best poems, I think, compel us to read them again. But so do the worst. A really good poem will surprise us. It will make all manner of leaps: for example, in diction, structure, enjambment, metaphor, image, subject and idea.” The 2015 Glen Phillips Poetry Prize is open to poets currently residing in Australia. Entrants may submit poems up to fifty lines in length with an open theme. Online entries are now accepted as well as postal entries. Entries close on 2nd October 2014. Line Limit Maximum of 50 lines of per entry Theme Open Age Open and Youth (12 – 18 years) Eligibility Entrants must be currently residing

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in Australia Prizes 1st place $400 2nd place $200 3rd place $100 Judge’s Encouragement Award for Youth $100 Four Highly Commended Certificates Four Commended Certificates Entry Fee $10 for one entry, $25 for three $40 for five entries Closing date 2nd October 2015 Please contact the Centre on (08) 9301 2282 if you have any questions. Registration forms can be downloaded from the website at www.pcwc.org.au

MARATHON WRITING TROPHY!

N ABOUT THE PETER COWAN WRITERS CENTRE

ounded in 1995 in Western Australia, the non-profit organisation, Peter Cowan Writers’ Centre began operation as the Northern Writers’ Association. Early in 1998, Edith Cowan University set aside a place for the centre in the newly reconstructed Edith Cowan House (pictured above) at its Joondalup campus. The centre is named after Peter Cowan, one of WA’s most esteemed writers and academics. The grandson of Australia’s first female parliamentarian, Edith Cowan, he was renowned for his short stories, a tradition perpetuated by the PCWC. He died in 2002. For further information about Peter Cowan Writers Centre see the website: www.pcwc.org.au/

o need to wear lycra or running shoes for this marathon! All you need is a pen. The Society of Women Writers WA is hosting another Marathon Writing Competition on Saturday 19 September 2015, from 9.30am to 4pm at Citiplace Community Centre in the Perth Railway Station Concourse. Will you accept the challenge? Helen Iles, President of the Society, will provide writing prompts to ignite your creativity and help you mine the landscape of your imagination. You will be amazed at how much writing you can produce. Helen, who is an award-winning author and poet; publisher and editor, says, "Don't worry

about grammar, punctuation or spelling, but let the words flow and fall as they may. “The object of the marathon is not to create perfect pieces of writing on the day, but to produce first drafts, to unearth fresh new material and generate ideas for future writing projects." Bring your favourite pens - notepaper will be supplied. There will be ten challenges, each lasting twenty-five minutes. The winner will receive a trophy and certificate. There are also prizes for second and third places. The cost of the Marathon is $20 and it is open to men and women. Tea and coffee provided. For bookings call 0415 840 031 or email

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Title: False Tongues Author: Kate Charles Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Reviewer: Karen Treanor have a particular soft spot for cosy mysteries set in cathedral closes and small country parishes — I recently reread with great satisfaction some books from the Golden Age: Dorothy L Sayers’ The Nine Tailors and several of Ngaio Marsh’s earlier works. It was therefore with pleasure that I opened the most recent batch of review books and found a new Callie Anson novel. Callie is a newly-ordained Church of England priest, working hard to learn the ropes in a parish where the Rector loads her with a lot of the donkey work, where his wife suspects her of being an occasion of sin for her husband and where gossiping tongues are ever ready to slice up the unwary. Callie isn’t unhappy—she has a cosy little flat over the church hall, a faithful dog and a new boyfriend who has just given her a spectacular ring and an offer of marriage. However, she does have some baggage from her past that makes her life a little less than it could be. Former fiancé Adam dumped her unceremoniously and while she’s sure she’s over him, she can’t forgive his behaviour. Her best friend Tamsin is one of those forces of nature who carry you along on their enthusiasms and against her better judgment, Callie agrees to come along to their alma mater for a week-long study and renewal course, once she is assured that Adam won’t be there. Of course when it’s too late to back out, she learns Adam is a last-minute arrival. Like it or not she will have to see and perhaps interact with him. While Callie is away on the course her fiancé Mark Lombardi is dealing with his difficult job as police liaison officer in London. He is trying to console and assist a pair of middle-aged doctors whose teenage son has been found murdered in the local park. Despite the surgeon-mother’s determined insistence that the boy was nearly a saint, Mark and his fellow officers learn that Sebastian was hiding a lot in his closet. As well as his demanding job, Mark is trying to cope as a stand-in father for his niece whose father has recently died. His oldstyle Italian family of women will suffocate him one of these days, but he doesn’t seem able to deal with it. While Mark and the other police officers assigned to the murder case try to sort truth from fiction, Callie becomes involved in a similar task at Archbishop Temple House, where some

very decent people are likely to be ruined by thoughtless slander. Without being “preachy”, this book works as a solid reminder of the dangers of passing on gossip, and mindless sharing of quasi-news and questionable facts. On the edge of disaster, the presence and gentle counsel of John Kingsley, a retired priest, makes all the difference to several people at the conference. “Who do you think is suffering because you can’t forgive Adam?” he asks Callie. The anvil drops: Callie’s not stupid, and a new and better life suddenly opens before her. The story is told through Callie’s point of view, with some sidesteps into the minds of the other main characters. There are several rather odious characters, but Kate Charles gives even these some humanity and provokes in us a spark of empathy. Highly recommended. (Courtesy of Newmysteryreader.com) Title: Crucifixion Creek Author: Barry Maitland Publisher: textpublishing Reviewer: Douglas Sutherland-Bruce arry Maitland is arguably, or at least I’m prepared to argue the case, one of the best crime fiction authors writing today. Bright Air is, in my opinion, one of the best mystery stories ever written - up there with Josephine Tey’s Miss Pym Disposes and Dame Agatha’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. He has created in the Brock and Kolla series a couple worthy to stand next to Holmes and Watson or Harriet Vane and Peter Whimsey. beginning with The Marx Sisters the two have combined intriguing mystery with excellent writing in a seamless, brilliantly written series. Now we have what is the first of what is touted as a trilogy about an Australian police detective called Harry Belltree - Crucifixion Creek. I approached this book with considerable anticipation, the relaxed pleasure that one might feel approaching a good bottle of red wine. Alas, I was disappointed in the extreme. It’s not that it’s a bad book, it isn’t. But it’s a bad Maitland, which is very sad. The series is set in Sydney (Professor Maitalnd migrated to Australia in 1984 to head the Architectural School at the University of Newcastle). Harry Belltree is part or possibly full Aboriginal, has a wife you is hysterically blind following the car crash in which his parents died. His morals are, shall we say, flexible, committing burglary, assault, even torture and murder in the name of justice. His wife, despite being blind, is nevertheless a brilliant computer hacker, and he is aided by a feisty red-headed newspaper reporter. The level of violence is higher than I’ve read in a Maitland before and the whole novel is just a trifle crass. You could read it, it’s not bad, but you’d be very much better off buying a copy of The Marx Sisters and starting from the beginning.

BOOKS AND WRITING KSP

SP Writers’ Centre, together with Bendigo Bank Mundaring and the Shire of Mundaring, has been offering competitions and supporting writers for thirty years. Winning a KSP award can launch your career – it strengthens your CV, can help secure an agent or publisher, adds to your sense of pride and your bank balance! It can also boost your motivation to continue writing. Recently, in fact, Nicole Sinclair, a past winner, was nominated in the prestigious T.A.G. Hungerford Awards. Local writer Emily Paull progressed from winning second place to winning a competitive KSP Young Writers Residency to continue work on her first novel. Even if you don’t win, you will gain experience and feel good knowing you are supporting Australian writers, as entry fees contribute to prizes. Furthermore, any surplus goes back into the maintenance of the heritage-listed property. Why not run your story past a Writing Group to receive friendly feedback and help with editing before you submit? We run twelve different groups at different times; please visit KSP’s website for details. COMPETITIONS Now open for entries! KSP Writers’ Centre presents three writing competitions, open to all Australian residents: · Speculative Fiction Awards Friday 11 September 2015 · Poetry Award Friday 25 September 2015 · Short Fiction Awards Friday 25 September 2015 WHY ENTER? The non-profit KSP Writers’ Centre, together with Bendigo Bank Mundaring and the Shire of Mundaring, has been offering competitions and supporting writers for thirty years. Winning a KSP award can launch your career – it strengthens your CV, can help secure an agent or publisher, adds to your sense of pride and your bank balance! It can also boost your motivation to continue writing. Recently, in fact, Nicole Sinclair, a past winner, was nominated in the prestigious 2014 T.A.G. Hungerford Awards. Local Perth writer Emily Paull progressed from winning second place to winning a competitive KSP Young Writers Residency, allowing her to continue work on her first novel. Even if you don’t win, you will gain experience and feel good knowing you are supporting Australian writers, as all entry fees subsidise judging fees and contribute to prizes.

Furthermore, any surplus goes back into writing activities offered at the KSP Writers’ Centre, and the maintenance of the Centre, located at the beautiful heritage-listed former home of novelist Katharine Susannah Prichard. NOT A WRITER? Not a worry! This information may not be relevant to you, but perhaps you know someone or are the parent of someone who does enjoy writing. Please share on your social media channels: FACEBOOK: Attention all Australian writers and poets. Glory, plaudits, certificates and prize money galore on offer with First, Second, Third, Commended and Highly Commended awards in all categories for KSP Writers’ Centre’s three annual writing competitions: Speculative Fiction; Poetry; & Short Fiction 2015. September deadlines fast approaching; visit the KSP website for details and to download an entry form. Non-profit endeavour – you support Australian writers just by entering! Free entry for youth up to 20 years so please encourage a youngster to give it a go. http://kspf.iinet.net.au/compshortfiction.php TWITTER: Australian writers/poets! Please support your industry. Glory and prize money galore on offer: three #writingcompetitions closing Sep 2015. http://kspf.iinet.net.au/ compshortfiction.php

WORKSHOPS THE MODERN DAY WRITER’S GUIDE TO TECHNOLOGY Sundays: 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd August 1.00pm-4.00pm This four-week short course with published author and technological guru Simon Haynes will cover the four essential topics for authors in the modern age: e-book publishing, author websites, typesetting and social media. You won’t find a similar low course price at any other educational institute in Perth - as a nonprofit organisation, KSP is dedicated to providing authors with the most useful and up-to-date information, with all income going back into management of the heritage-listed KSP Centre. Full Course Costs: $100 for members, $150 for non-members. Booking and payment in advance is essential. MANUSCRIPT ASSESSMENTS Saturday: 5 September 2015 KSP offers a ‘mini’ manuscript assessment service once a year. An industry professional assessor will meet with you for one hour to provide personalised critique of a work up to 10,000 words. The assessment involves tailored feedback, advice for improvement and how best to proceed with the work depending on your goals. Limited placements; first in, best dressed. Manuscripts must be received by mid-August. Costs: $100 for KSP-members, $150 others.

Attention all Australian writers/poets! Please support your industry. Glory, plaudits, certificates and prize money galore on offer in all categories for KSP Writers’ Centre's three annual writing competitions.

Speculative Fiction (horror, fantasy etc.) Awards Closing 5pm Friday 11 September Open Theme. Youth word limits: Min 500, Max 2000; Open word limits: Min 1000, Max 2500 Costs: FREE for young writers up to 20 years; $10 per entry for adults. Discount for multiple entries.

Short Fiction Awards Closing 5pm Friday 25 September Open Theme. Youth word limits: Min 500, Max 2000; Open word limits: Min 1000, Max 2500 Costs: FREE for young writers up to 20 years; $10 per entry for adults. Discount for multiple entries.

Poetry Awards Closing 5pm Friday 25 September Open Theme. Youth line limits: Min 6, Max 50; Open line limits: Min 14, Max 50 Costs: FREE for young writers up to 20 years; $10 per entry for adults. Discount for multiple entries.

Awards presented Sunday 6 December 2015 at KSP Writers’ Centre. Shortlisted entrants notified prior. To submit, please download an entry form from the KSP website: http://kspf.iinet.net.au/ and post with your blind hard copy entry/ ies and cover sheet to: [Comp Name], 11 Old York Road, Greenmount WA 6056. Read the entry form for important guidelines on submission. Entries that do not adhere to requirements may be deemed ineligible.

CONTACT KSP WRITERS’ CENTRE: Phone 08 9294 1872 or email kspf@iinet.net.au with enquiries.

ART AND ARTISTS MAC IN JULY CLARE STROUD

ugust promises to be another eventful month at MAC, with the immersive textile exhibition with every fibre of my being and the fascinating lino cuts and etchings of artist in focus Alma Hotchkin stunning audiences. From Friday 21 the galleries transform with the splendour of Still Life - Extraordinary, Everyday and in Gallery 2, amazing photography from members of the Mundaring Camera Club. On top of this we have Meet the Maker events, international textile artist Cas Holmes drops in for some fabulous workshops (which booked out very quickly), Fusion Art Project leaps into action and much, much more, so read on for details and see you soon at MAC!

community’ arts workshops, activities and events designed to increase social inclusion and engage people with disability to take part in creative activities within their local community. Our workshops are led by professional artists and are free for people with a disability and support people, and will be available at a reduced rate for other participants. They will include WORKSHOPS experimental drawing, sugar and sand art, street Street Art art, sculpture, textiles art and more. With Dan Duggan and Bruno Booth If you have any questions please don’t Wednesdays between 19 Aug – 23 Sep hesitate to contact Sarah Toohey at stoohey@ This exciting street art workshop is the first of mundaringartscentre.com.au or by phoning 08 the Fusion workshops for 2015 – 2016. Dan and 9295 3991. Bruno are grafitti artists specialising in large scale murals and public MUNDARING ENVIRONMENTAL UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS art projects. ART PROJECT Gallery 1 Their fun and Not long until the stunning artwork created as Still Life - Extraordinary, Everyday informative part of this annual art project start to arrive at the 21 August - 27 September workshop will Mundaring Arts Centre. At its heart, this exhibition takes the notion of include urban The Mundaring Environmental Art Project the still life – the portrayal of inanimate, everyday art design provides an opportunity for primary school objects - to bring together a group of local and d e v e l o p m e n t , children to engage with local and global national artists, architects and designers, whose aerosol spray environmental issues and promote a positive work in installation reveals the extraordinary, p a i n t i n g message about the importance of nurturing and everyday of domestic space. techniques and protecting the earth. Exhibitors include Neil Aldum, Katherine stencilling, and For all the details on how to get involved in this Ashe, Megan Christie, Adam Cruickshank, includes a collaborative mural project on a local exciting project visit www.mundaringartscentre. Richelle Doney, Eva Fernandez, Susan Flavell, bus shelter. com.au/mundaring-environmental-art-project. Penelope Forlano, Fiona Harman, Kieran Ingram, $100 or $90 Mac members. Free for people with Artworks are due on the 4th September. Brendan Jurich, Elisa Markes-Young, Antony disability. Suitable for sixteen years and over. Muia, Fran Rhodes and Kirstine Sadler as well as No previous experience necessary. WORN OUT WORN ART UNDERWAY recent Industrial Design graduates from Central Bookings are essential. MAC is excited to announce the Worn Out Institute of Technology, Ali Sattarpanah, Shannon Worn Art Wearable Art Project is well underway Riddle, Jack Flanagan and Callum Campbell. Small Spaces: Paint Cloth Stitch with local schools creating some incredible With Cas Holmes wearable art costumes out of recycled materials Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September in anticipation of the live parade to be held at the at Mac Darlington Arts Festival on Sat 31 October. This two-day course can Schools and members of the community (aged lead on from the previous session up to eighteen years) who would like to create a or broaden your creative work work and be a part of the parade are invited to within the field of textile art through submit entries. experimentation with different media and techniques. Cas will guide you COMMUNITY NEWS to explore 'painting with cloth', mark- The Robert Juniper Award for the Arts is an making and print methods on fabric annual award offered to a young person under and paper, as well as approaches to the age of thirty-five who excels at their chosen layering and pasting. art form, whether that be visual arts, craft, Emphasis will be placed on performing arts, literature, film or music. developing the design/making process, If you have a strong connection to the Shire creating stitched surfaces, reflecting of Mundaring through residence, schooling or your own interests and ideas, or to work, and need financial assistance to get an Arts explore an optional theme relating project up and running, this is an opportunity to the exhibition looking at Domestic for you to further your artistic ability, with up to Spaces. $9,000 being offered in support annually. SORRY, FULLY BOOKED Applications are due 30 September. For application forms and further information visit Image: Lynne Dullard, The Weaver (Detail) RETURN OF FUSION ART PROJECT the MAC website. Mundaring Arts Centre are proud to announce the return of the Gallery 2 Fusion Art Project – an initiative that will see Mundaring Camera Club - Artists In Focus MAC host an exciting program of inclusive arts 21 August - 27 September The word "photography" was created from the and cultural activities, workshops, events and Greek roots meaning "drawing with light". The exhibitions from late August 2015 to May 2016. Mundaring Camera Club is pleased to present this Fusion Art Project is a series of ‘whole-of-

body of work by over twenty of its members with images showcasing different perspectives, the interplay of light, and subject interpretation from each photographers’ view point. Vote for your favourite image – your favourite photo could win the photographer a $100 gift voucher to The Framing Factory in Midvale.

COMMUNITY ART CLASSES PERTH ART STUDIO DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND-BRUCE

Uncover or develop your artistic skills with these classes ave you even felt the urge to paint, but don't know how to start? Or perhaps you've done some paintings and are at a loss how to proceed? Or maybe you just want to work with some very talented artists. Perth Art Studio have arranged a series of

Eight Carp by Gail Dell

guided art classes suitable for all levels of skill and experience. The classes are arranged in a friendly, noncompetitive workshop style based on practical

NEHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STORY SARAH KAMHIEH

visited Swan Volunteer Resource Centre in It was a humbling experience to know about April 2015 looking for an opportunity to join a all the good work that the team does for the community and I felt a sense of satisfaction being a part of it. All the programs made me feel very proud. I loved my time in the office, met some great people.I experienced some of the most amazing moments during this time. Looking back at the last few months now, I feel a lot of gratitude. I was exposed to so many new interesting areas of work, met wonderful and inspiring people, saw the great and consistent work many grassroots level organizations are doing, be it in the social or environmental field. I have been helping out the team with the works related to the MAD Card which is a Reward Programme for the Volunteers and the local business owners. I have been enjoying my work with the team and recently chose to increase my participation to two-days-a-week. I wish to continue being a part of this team and help out with other avenues as well that the team undertakes.

volunteering organisation. The personnel at the Resource Centre were extremely helpful in providing volunteering options that suited me the best. I expressed my interest in the role of the MAD Card Co-ordinator within the Community Development Team. After a brief round of interview, I was given the opportunity to join the team as a MAD Card Co-ordinator. I started volunteering one-day-a-week from April 2015. On the first day, I was introduced to the team members of the Community Development Team that I was going to work with and it was an absolute pleasure meeting all of them.

Tutors and artists Gabriela Himstedt and Gail Dell

help and guidance in both traditional and contemporary art techniques and styles. This particular series of classes will be held on Tuesday mornings but in the coming months the range will be expanded to include evening classes, additional daytime classes and another venue south of the river. The classes cost $58 and are being held at Jacksons Drawing Supplies Balcatta store. The fee includes all art materials and two hours of tuition as you create a painting from beginning to completion. Check out the website for the range of workshops available and dates.

Volunteering - ordinary people performing extraordinary tasks to help others There are so many opportunities for you to help those in our communities! Call us now on 9278 9690 to make an appointment. For more information, contact: Swan Volunteer Resource Centre (Midland) 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday (closed Wednesdays)

Ellenbrook Pop Up Volunteer Centre 9297 9600 10am-3pm, Wednesdays

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PETS REACTIVE DOGS JACQUIE HUMPHREY

A TAMMI

HELEN OSLER

f we told you that adopting a black cat would bring you good luck and prosperity we’re betting you wouldn’t believe us. Think again! Black cats may get a bad rap from their mythological association to witches but depending on what country you’re from and which century you’ve lived in, these furry friends can offer all sorts of good luck. The Scottish believe that a strange black cats arrival to the home signifies prosperity and, in the English Midlands, a black cat as a wedding present is thought to bring good luck to the bride! Meet Tammi one of many black SAFE cats looking to bring love and luck to their new permanent home. Tammi is very intelligent and would love to bond one to one with an owner who is home most of the time. She’s not demanding but is quite devoted to her primary care giver. This one-year-old youngster is a real sticky beak and knows exactly what’s going on in the household. She anticipates when her carer is going to work and runs up to the bedroom ahead of her and lies on her work clothes - to let her know she doesn’t want her to go to work! Her carer thinks it’s fear of being alone rather than attention seeking. She loves to sleep on top of the bed at night too. Tammi had a tough beginning to life, being a mother while still a kitten herself. She found kind people who would give her food at the Tambrey Hotel in Karratha (Tammi from the Tambrey). At that stage, no one knew about her five wellhidden kittens - who, after the staff caught Tammi and took her to the vet, then came out in search of Mum. The cycle of breeding has now been stopped with Tammi’s line. Her kittens have all been adopted and we are hoping that Tammi’s story will have its happy outcome soon when we find her a loving home. She would be a wonderful, loving companion for someone who is at home a lot. She is desexed, vaccinated, micro chipped and is also toilet trained. Help us to debunk the myth and get some black cat good luck in your life, call SAFE Karratha on 08 9185 4634. Already in love but think she’s too far away? Not to worry! For a reasonable cost we can fly Tammi almost anywhere in WA or interstate thanks to our sponsors at QANTAS Air Freight and the Toll Group. You can feel confident adopting with us as our animals come with a “lifetime guarantee” which means if for any reason they are no longer able to stay in your care we will take them back without hesitation.

SAFE is a not for profit organisation that saves rehomeable animals from euthanasia. They have twelve branches around the state and are always in need of donations to pay vet bills. If you’d like to donate, information can be found on their website: www.safe.asn.au. Have you considered volunteering? SAFE have people who volunteer effectively from all over the country and who make a huge difference to the organisation. At the moment they’re particularly in need of fundraisers and marketers because they need money to pay for vet bills - every rescue animal has to be desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. Overheads are kept low as they rely on volunteers to care for the animals, take photographs, write profiles, maintain the website and do administrative work. People with writing skills who are confident to interview foster carers can make a valuable contribution by writing captivating, honest profiles of pets needing rehoming. Fostering is a critical role which provides rehabilitation, training, caring and loving of animals to prepare them for their new lives with permanent owners. SAFE urgently needs foster carers across our vast state and we’d particularly welcome more foster homes from Perth. If you’d like to make a difference and join, please email karratha@safe.asn.au or phone SAFE in Karratha on (08) 9185 4634.

nother problem which passes through my training center on a regular basis is similar to Jenny’s little Border Collie Emma’s behaviour. When Jenny arrived she opened the car door and a very uncertain little dog slid to the ground and glanced around, checking to see if the coast was clear before taking another tentative step. We went into my training arena and while Emma sniffed her way gingerly around the area Jenny filled me in “Our problem is when she sees unfamiliar people, either out on walks, passing the house or the car when she’s in it Emma will run at them barking and if she can she’ll get behind them and try to nip. “If I stop to talk and Emma is off lead she circles around and around us. Emma ignores other dogs but if they come to close she will rush at them quite aggressively. My husband and I are worried she may bite someone and we feel we should be doing something but are not sure quite what to do.” Jenny didn’t get Emma until she was six months of age which means there is a good chance that Emma was never correctly socialised with other dogs and with lots of people. The behaviour Emma is exhibiting is motivated by fear and the aggression will be displayed where she feels threatened or cornered. Combine fear with a dog’s natural territorial instinct and the result is barking when people encroach on her territory such as house, car, and food or when anyone approaches too close to Jenny. In the event of Emma’s barking for territorial reasons such as people passing the house or car her behaviour is actually being rewarded and she will become more confident in this type of behaviour. Emma believes that she has driven the people away by barking as she has no way of understanding these people were just passing with no intention of calling in. On a walk the circling behind to nip is also fear related and is an attempt to drive the person away. To begin with it is important that Jenny keeps calm and relaxed herself as her reactions will influence her dog. Then we have to find a motivator which will be stronger than Emma’s fear of people and dogs. In this dog’s case she loves toys and balls so we set about formulating training involving play and games. There’s a good chance that if Emma is occupied with Jenny in a good game on walks she will be less intense towards other people. This, combined with training in a group class and taking part in such things as Agility, will stimulate Emma and increase Jenny’s overall control. This in the long term will build Emma’s trust in Jenny and the end result will be a far more confident and happy dog. If you have problems with your dog always seek professional advice from a reputable trainer. Incorrect or inappropriate training methods will escalate problems and can cause permanent damage to your dog’s welfare. 25

COMMUNITY

SWAN MAGAZINE AND NMA UNITED

n the competitive world of modelling it’s inspiring to see strong women working together to foster success for others. Kate Sanders-Tye and Megan Ziersch have been regulars on the pages of Swan Magazine for some years. These hard working women have not only carved out successful careers here in the Swan Valley, but are also generating excitement with their business ventures. Verge Studio has long been the ‘go to’ photography house for weddings and events in the Valley due to Kate’s amazing ability to tell stories through the camera lens. This award-winning photographer is known for capturing the true heart of every moment. Photographic stylist Megan has a keen eye for detail and her choreographic background adds flare and statement to every shoot. When Kate and Megan formed NEXT Models Academy, an educational program, designed to train and polish aspiring models and actors, they instinctively knew that they needed the ‘best of the best’ to coach and mentor their students. It was, therefore, an easy decision to invite Swan Magazine style contributor Kirsty Noakes to deliver the training on style and image. Kirsty’s contribution to the magazine has received a strong following with her fashion and style advice resonating with readers. Kirsty’s ability to help people look and feel better through positive self-image and a better understanding of their style personality and body type is highly appreciated by her personal

Megan Ziersch,one of NMA’s graduates, Alicia Van Schoonhoven and Kate Sanders-Tye

and corporate clients. Just as she has mentored professionals to be able to increase business by creating the right first impression, she will be teaching young models and actors how to gain success in a competitive industry through the right style choices. NEXT Models Academy graduates are achieving success both at home and abroad. From appearances on catwalks, magazine covers including Harpers Bazaar and even a National Pageant win, NEXT graduates are showing they have a competitive edge. Our courses are filling faster and faster, which tells us that the word is getting out that NEXT Models Academy graduates are doing really well in the industry. But it’s not only past graduates who attribute their international success to the program. NEXT Models Academy’s training modules are also attended by people endeavoring to better understand health and nutrition, polish their corporate image or increase their confidence and public speaking ability. ‘The skills acquired through the course and independent modules are designed to benefit everyone working in the professional world. So whether you’re looking to have a career in modelling or that next great promotion, these courses will be of great benefit,’ said Kate. We asked the three business women what

Kirsty Noakes

the best thing about working together was and Megan said, ‘When creative women get together the sparks fly! There’s simply no idea too big or too small.’ Kate commented that ‘three heads are always better than one. We will always achieve better things in a collaborative environment.’ And Kirsty added, ‘something amazing happens when women work together to make each other greater.’ There is room for everyone to be successful, all it takes is commitment, integrity and professionalism. Qualities that these women have in abundance.

REAL WEDDINGS KRYSTYNA & RUSSELL MEGAN ZIERSCH

e were delighted and honoured to be a part of Krystyna & Russell’s Vintage Romantic wedding day! With a colour scheme of peach, tiffany-blue and soft pastels, Krystyna describes it as “casual but beautiful; elegant without too much fuss. I just wanted the day to reflect us.” The couple met when Krystyna was helping a co-worker move. They barely got to know each other on the day, but they were obviously destined to be together! On their three year anniversary, Russell blindfolded Krystyna and drove her to the building site that would soon become their new home. He proposed to her on the slab of their future bedroom! The date was set and rigorous planning ensued! The couple tied the knot before eighty of their closest friends and family, at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth, followed by a reception at The Old Swan Brewery. When asked what made the day unique, Krystyna said "I married a Bell, and given the handy new surname I thought I would incorporate that into our day. I found these cute bell placecard holders, popped the names of all the guests on them and the back had a little message which said: 'Kissing Bell. Today as we gather together, wish us a love to last forever. If you would like us to share a wedded kiss, ring the bell for lifelong bliss!' When we walked into the reception for the first time, we could hear the sounds of everyone ringing the bells". It was a magical moment and one the couple will remember forever. When asked for their best budget-friendly advice for future brides and grooms, the Bells said "Do as much as you can yourself. There are loads of websites that offer free templates for invites and decorations. Also, don't go over the top with decorating the venues, chances are you

probably won't take much notice of it on the night”. The couple highly recommend using a general timeline checklist for your Big Day (Verge Studio has a handy template, which is available to any brides and grooms). It helps keep you on track

when things need to be booked, and deposits paid, and helps to avoid stress! Krystyna’s top tips for other brides: "It's so cliché but honestly, don't stress about the small stuff. If something minor goes askew, chances are none of the guests will even know. I would also suggest that you take hubby aside for a few minutes so that you enjoy some alone time on the day”. Krystyna and Russell honeymooned in glamorous Las Vegas.

THE VOICE OF SWAN HILLS IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED ... FRANK ALBAN MLA

hen long-time Herne Hill resident Emilia Trasimeno reported a leak from the water main located on the verge opposite her vineyard 18 September 2014, she had no idea of the drama that would unfold. Living some distance from their boundary on Great Northern Highway where the leak occurred, it was not until two neighbours from either side of their vineyard, David Smith and City of Swan Councillor Darryl Trease, contacted her and her husband Joe that they became aware as to the extent of the problem. Not only was a portion of their property some 150mm under water but this had continued for some length of time in order for the water to overflow into the drain on Lennard Street. Understandably, as an elderly couple faced with this dilemma to their property and dealing with a large body such as Water Corporation, it is not unusual for Ward Councillors and State Members to be asked to assist a constituent in a situation such as this. After another repair that same day on the 26th October, a further leak was reported and repaired, then reported and repaired again until finally on the 31st October finally properly repaired. At this point all the olive trees in that vicinity that, until this stage, were healthy started to show signs of stress, such as losing leaves. The initial concerns was that due to the volume of water having been soaking the area, the concentration of chlorine may have been the cause. Little realising the olive trees, possibly the hardiest of all fruit trees, have little tolerance for waterlogging, likely the culprit in the demise of some eighteen trees. Several visits were required to ascertain what exactly was happening to the olive trees and establish if in fact there were other unknown factors. Trees planted on either side of Great Northern Highway by the City of Swan were also inspected to see if any had due to any unseasonal weather conditions. None had. State Government departments and entities obviously have to protect themselves from

Frank Alban with Joe and Emilia Trasimeno

spurious claims and have processes in place to do so. On occasion, a situation develops that might require additional advocacy to work towards a resolution. What struck me as particularly bizarre was the arborist’s report suggesting that the trees, which had received the normal spring rainfall together with the flooding, were suffering from lack of water.

Frank Alban with City of Swan Cr Darryl Trease and Emilia and Joe Trasimeno 28

When I was first contacted by the Trasimenos I facilitated the normal communication through to the appropriate Minister. However when Premier Colin Barnett visited our electorate in Jan 2015, the issue was still unresolved and he offered help. During a further meeting with the Hon. Mia Davies MLA, Minster for Water, a commitment to a second arborcultural assessment was made. At this time, we ensured that that arborculturalist had information from York Olive Oil, a business well experienced with the hardy trees, who noted that waterlogging has a strong negative effect on them. I was pleased to receive a letter last month from Minister Davies advising that, although the second arborist’s report acknowledged that the trees had suffered a stress event, they were unable to specify the exact cause. Although the findings were inconclusive, the Water Corporation offered the Trasimenos an exgratia payment as a gesture of goodwill – an offer that was accepted. Who would have thought a leaking pipe would end up involving not only the Water Corporation but assistance of the both the state’s Water Minister and Premier, as well as the involvement of two arborculturalists? Sometimes you find that the little jobs become a lot bigger than you expect.

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n my role as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Tourism, I had the pleasure this week of representing the State Government welcoming the WA Cruise Tourism Exchange to Perth ahead of its three-day workshops and familiarisation tour. The welcome event was the first formal Exchange activity and provided the opportunity to affirm our State Government’s commitment to the development of cruise shipping in Western Australia as it is a key part of our tourism industry. Indeed our goal is to boost the value of the cruise sector from $116.5m to $274 million over the next five years and we are well on our way to achieving that target. The Exchange will facilitate industry relationships, showcase Western Australia to cruise shipping industry decision makers and raise the profile of the State as a cruise shipping destination. Tourism WA is working in partnership with the Western Australia Cruise Committee to deliver the Exchange and invited fifteen international Cruise Line representatives to participate in a range of activities. The workshops will provide insights into how tourism businesses can benefit from servicing the cruise market and will allow delegates to form connections with the State’s ten port destinations and WA tourism operators to expand shore excursion options for passengers. Our climate allows for all year round cruising and it is exciting to see so many cruise ships making their first voyage to our ports and more importantly, seeing so many returning to visit. It was also encouraging to learn of new services being offered to cruise passengers, such as the “Rail to Sail” option for passengers

Chief Executive Officer of Cruise & Maritime Voyagers, it was very pleasing to learn the CMV Astor (620 passenger capacity) has commenced its third season from Fremantle and is now scheduling bookings for a fourth year of cruising. This demonstrates their confidence in the West Australian market. My thanks to both Professor Ross Dowling OAM, Chairman of the Western Australia Cruise Committee for being MC for the event and the Inbound Tour Operators for their commitment to developing extraordinary shore excursions in WA for cruise passengers. They help us promote the very best of Western Australia’s ten port destinations and showcase our amazing experiences on offer which also encourages repeat visitation. I also acknowledge the solid support of the Cruise Line representatives participating in the Exchange, such as Carnival, Abercrombie & Kent and Royal Caribbean International. I look forward to welcoming them and their passengers to our shores over and over again. I am confident the 2015 WA Cruise Tourism Exchange will be an outstanding success. As always, keeping you in touch with my activities in the East Metropolitan Region.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Hon Helen Morton MLC Ph: (08) 9452 8311 Fax: (08) 9452 8366 helen.morton@mp.wa.gov.au

Hon Donna Faragher MLC Ph: (08) 9379 0840 Fax: (08) 9379 0845 donna.faragher@mp.wa.gov.au

Hon Alyssa Hayden MLC Ph: (08) 9274 8484 Fax: (08) 9274 7874 alyssa.hayden@mp.wa.gov.au

who prefer to travel one way by train instead of by air. Also a new addition to the Exchange delegation this year is Star Cruises from Hong Kong along with its appointed ground handler Blue Travel in Perth. Star Cruises is offering a new service from Hong KongSingapore-Western Australia. After speaking with Grant Hunter, 29

SWAN VALLEY & REGIONAL NETWORK MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR CUBA?

ave you got an old guitar, flute, viola or trumpet or any other musical instrument no longer being played in your cupboard? Well here is your chance to send it somewhere it will be appreciated. The Rotary Club of Swan Valley has decided

to support the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Containers for Cubaâ&#x20AC;? project, a concept conceived by Jeremy Harry Harris. With the Australian Government now establishing an embassy in Cuba Rotary is able to send a whole container to support this project. The project is to collect any unused musical instruments to be donated to help start a music school in Holguin Cuba. After touring Cuba in 2012 and returning to conduct further musical tours in 2014 and 2015, Jeremy Harris identified that numerous shortfalls existed within Cuba with regard to the quality and availability of professional musical instruments, audio production equipment, sound recording equipment and education programs designed to run them all effectively and safely. This was clearly observed in Cuba's third largest city, the city of Holguin. With the majority of musicians and sound engineers working on substandard equipment

and reliant on external tourists to supply items considered general tools by working musicians in other countries, Jeremy developed an idea to assist them in obtaining professional equipment with a view of supporting their aspirations to develop a sustainable and profitable arts industry within in their city. The "Containers for Cuba" project was born. If you have an instrument to donate please contact Bill Hutton on 9255 2391 or 0400 821 481 or email him on whutton@iinet.net.au.

SMALL MOB SHEARING DAY

or the second year running, the Rotary Club of Swan Valley is providing an opportunity for those people who own a small number of sheep, Owners of small flocks often have difficulty getting someone to come and shear them. On the 22nd August 2015 at the Gidgegannup Showgrounds Rotary and making available somewhere to bring their sheep and have an experienced shearer not only shear their sheep, but drench, de-lice and vaccinate as necessary. At the same time these owners are able to be educated about the care and management of their livestock. A small service fee is charged to cover costs, and any profit made will go towards one of the Community Projects that Swan Valley Rotary is currently promoting.

SWAN VALLEY & REGIONAL NETWORK PITCH A KITCHEN

any people know the story of 100 Hampton Road, if you don’t, many residents at 100 Hampton Road are living at a lodging house because they have no other options. Some are facing significant challenges, serious disadvantage or are just starting to get their lives together following periods of crisis or homelessness. If you asked them, many would tell you interaction was what they wanted most. The Hampton Road Kitchen is part of the broader 100 Hampton Road project designed and delivered by FORM in partnership with Foundation Housing, the building operators. (FORM is an independent, nonprofit cultural organisation established in 1968 that develops and advocates for excellence in creativity and artistic practice in Western Australia.) The project is rich and multi layered with people dedicating their time, love and hard work and, through initiatives like collective lunches, woodworking, growing things and creativity we hope to give some of Fremantle’s most vulnerable people the basis for integration into economic and social opportunity. FORM launched a crowdfunding campaign on August 3, 2015 to fund equipment for the 100 Hampton Road Kitchen. They need to raise $20 000 by September the 3rd so the Hampton Road Kitchen can be fully equipped with the tools of the trade to train, mentor and provide hope to residents. They have been running a weekly shared lunch project there with Perth Chef Sophie Budd (of Taste Budds Cooking Studio), using a cooking class to strengthen community and create opportunities. But it’s growing into something much bigger.

Residents have been piloting the sale of jams, chutneys and preserves made using little more than a barbecue and an old stove at local markets and we’ve just given the kitchen a renovation. We want the 100 Hampton Road kitchen to be a space for skill development, where disadvantaged and vulnerable people can gain the expertise necessary for employment in the food industry. Fremantle based furniture maker Andrew Christie has been working with residents to create simple furnishings for rooms and common spaces. Local bike building social enterprise, Dismantle is running a regular bike tool shed teaching residents how to reclaim and maintain discarded bikes. Opportunities to generate income through micro enterprise have been explored with residents. Local market stalls have sold the chutney and preserve range developed by the residents with Sophie Budd, and sold out of stools, planter boxes and Christmas

trees made by residents under the mentorship of Andrew Christie. The local neighbourhood and community have been involved with over a hundred people celebrating the completion of the forecourt and entrance landscaping that has really transformed the building into a community asset. Our vision is for a place of abundance, warmth, fresh produce and shared learning around a kitchen table. We want to activate the space to nourish, inspire and create a meaningful activity for people facing a time of uncertainty. With enormous thanks to a grant of $100 000 from Impact100 Fremantle, the floors have been laid and the ceiling fixed - but we are only halfway there. The kitchen is complete, but the shelves are empty and the benches are bare. The $20 000 we raise will fund cooking equipment and resources to create an industry standard training kitchen. These are some of the things we will use the funds for: Food processors, Blenders and mixers, Stainless steel pots and pans, Crockery, Cutlery, Salt and Pepper shakers, Knives, Wooden spoons, Colanders and Strainers If you can possibly help with a donation please go to the website https://chuffed.org/ project/pitch-in-for-a-kitchen/ and give what you can to this worthwhile cause.

SOUP FOR THE SOUL

y eating soup you can make a difference not only supporting a small family business but those who need support – Patients with Blood Cancers and other Blood Conditions. Soup to “Sit” or Soup to “Go” - every Thursday through to 10th September 2015 and possibly longer depending on the weather – soup is made at Taylors Art & Coffee House in the Swan Valley from fresh, seasonal produce. Each Soup comes with Toasty Ciabiatta Bread Out of the cost of every soup $2.00 goes towards Patient Support at the Perth Blood Institute. Local identity Sue Hurt had the idea, took it to Taylor’s, who eagerly supported the concept and so, grab your mates, have your meetings, share conversation Food writer Douglas Sutherland-Bruce’s at Soup to Go or Soup to Sit. verdict?: ‘Absolutely delicious.” 31

MIDLAND OVAL MASTERPLAN MEGAN DOLLING

key milestone for the delivery of the Midland Oval Redevelopment Project was approved by the City of Swan Council recently. The Midland Oval Redevelopment Masterplan provides a vision for the development of the Precinct. City of Swan Mayor, Charlie Zannino, said the ‘Midland Oval Precinct’ comprised approximately eleven hectares of land bounded by Morrison Road, Keane Street, The Crescent and Sayer Street. “An event space has been planned for the southern edge of the Precinct. This will give Midland a new ‘heart’. It will not be the vast areas of lawn of the past, but a variety of large and small active spaces befitting a town centre,” he said. About thirteen per cent of the precinct will be public open space and there is room for a new library and civic building. Extensive past consultation conducted about the Midland area and Midland Oval has been considered while preparing this Masterplan. The City owns 75% of the Precinct and will pay for the construction of all of the open space, roads and services. This will be a significant benefit to other landowners and an incentive for them to redevelop their properties to complement the City’s efforts. Mayor Zannino said redevelopment of Midland Oval has been proposed for quite some years. “The City has identified the need for an increased residential population, the desire for high quality open space in the centre of the CBD, and a more compact built form to contribute to the walk-ability of Midland,” he said. “We now have the opportunity to deliver for the community a vibrant mixed use precinct that has a critical mass of residential, retail, commercial office, hotels and entertainment.” The Midland Oval Precinct will connect Midland’s three significant centres – the traditional heart of Midland being Old Great Northern Highway and The Avenue; the investment of State Government on Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority land; and Midland Gate. It will bring together all the pieces of the puzzle to ensure that Midland can enjoy a strong centre for business and lifestyle and have a strong community sense of place. The next step of the process is a public comment period. This is anticipated to start in late August or early September. DISCLAIMER The information in this publication is of a general nature. The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a complete discussion on each subject and or issues canvassed. Synhawk Publications Pty Ltd does not accept any liability for any statements or any opinion, or for any errors or omissions contained herein.

COMMUNITY LLOYD STREET UPGRADE

he upgrade to Lloyd Street in Midland is progressing well. City of Swan Mayor Charlie Zannino, said this was a great joint initiative between the City and Main Roads WA. “Work is progressing well on this project, and a number of key milestones have been achieved recently,” he said Stage One of the upgrade of Lloyd Street, from Great Eastern Highway to Clayton Street, will include an underpass at the existing rail crossing to provide improved access to the new Midland Health Campus on Clayton Street. Important achievements in recent months include diverting a major freight and passenger rail line, critical service relocations such as power, water and telecommunications, and bridge piers being constructed. Work has commenced on the intersection of Clayton and Lloyd Streets to raise the level of the road to accommodate the underpass. “These road works will mean some changes in traffic lights and congestion, but all the businesses in Clayton Street will remain open,” Mayor Zannino said.

“We encourage shoppers to continue to support these businesses. “Extending Lloyd Street from Great Eastern to the Great Eastern Highway Bypass is a key priority for the City of Swan, and we’re very keen to see the next two stages of the project go ahead in the coming years” “Connecting this road through will have a significant benefit for local residents, businesses and visitors. “It will provide better access across the Midland regional area, particularly for businesses in the Hazelmere Industrial Area, as well as reducing the traffic impact on residential sections of the Hazelmere and Guildford townsites. Stage One is expected to be completed by the end of 2015. The City is currently completing the planning required to construct Stage Two, extending Lloyd Street through to Bushmead Road, including a bridge over the Helena River. The planned Stage Three would complete the link between Great Eastern Highway and the Great Eastern Highway Bypass along Lloyd Street.

KIDSPORT DELIVERS TRIPLE SCOUT TREAT

Nine-year-old triplets Nicholas, Ryan and Liam take part in a local scout group thanks to KidSport

set of Helena Valley triplets is busy learning new skills at a local scout club, thanks to the KidSport program. KidSport is a Department of Sport and Recreation program which is administered by Shire of Mundaring. Mother Eleanor Armstrong said nine-yearold triplets Nicholas, Liam and Ryan had been involved with 1st Midland Scout Group for about two years. She said the funding covered uniforms and fees for the triplets, who would not be able to participate otherwise. “The boys enjoy the social aspect and learning life skills. They take part in lots of community events and activities,” Armstrong said. “It gets them out of the house and active – without the funding they would likely be sitting in

front of the tv.” Shire President Cr Helen Dullard said the KidSport program was a major boost for local families. “A lot of children would not be able to participate in sporting or other activities if KidSport funding was not available,” she said. “The Shire is proud to administer the program as it delivers real benefits to local children who participate in the community.” KidSport grants children aged 5-18 who live in the shire and whose parents hold a Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card one $200 grant per calendar year. Children can also be referred by a recognised referral agent. In 2014/15, the Shire approved 290 KidSport applications totalling more than $30,000. For more information visit www.mundaring.wa.gov.au

CITY OF SWAN CAFÉ OPENS

SIGNING UP FOR FITNESS MEGAN DOLLING

igns will be bouncing up around City of Swan parks and ovals as a sign of the times as more and more locals use the assistance of a personal trainer to get fit. Personal trainers using parks and ovals owned by the City of Swan will now have to display signs to show they are registered, to ensure standards are adhered to. The new system protects the customer and maintain service standards. Personal trainers who want to use Public Open Space need to sign up with the City and the signs will make it easy to identify trainers who have registered, they will need to show that they are registered with Fitness Australia as an Exercise Profession or Business Member, have a current senior first aid qualification and proper insurances. The signs should also help to promote health, wellbeing and encourage people to be physically active in public open spaces. For more information on registering as a Commercial Fitness Operator, please call Facility Bookings on 9267 9321 or email facility. bookings@swan.wa.gov.au

new café has opened at the popular Woodbridge Riverside Play Space, Café Life. City of Swan Mayor, Charlie Zannino, said the site had been earmarked for a café since the planning phase of the park. “This is a way to further invigorate the area, and I think the parents and grandparents that visit will appreciate the chance to have a coffee while they watch their kids play,” he said. While a mobile coffee van was considered for the site, a permanent structure was chosen to provide a more regular service to park visitors, as well as a more substantial menu featuring a variety of light lunch options. Midland/Guildford Ward Councillor, Mark Elliott, said the park was so popular it attracted people from all over the metropolitan area. “Locals and visitors love this park, and having a café here will give people a chance to stay longer and enjoy the park even more,” he said. Café Life proprietor Peter Agostino, who runs

a number of coffee outlets around Perth, said the café would be open Wednesday to Sunday from 9.30am – 4pm, and in school holidays, weather permitting. “This is a beautiful spot, and we’ve already had a great response from visitors in the two weeks we’ve been open, so we’re looking forward to building on that,” he said. The all abilities play space has received several awards for its inclusive design, including the Parks and Leisure Australia (WA) Play Space Award as well as the national PLA Play Space Award of Excellence in 2013 Some of the features of the landmark play space include wheelchair accessible sand play tables; a timber ship with the main deck accessible by a timber bridge, net climber rigging and a fireman’s pole and water play activities including troughs, channels and a pump. The Woodbridge Riverside Play Space is located on First Avenue, Woodbridge.

POETRY INFECTIOUS PLEBISCITIS

FINANCE TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS CAROLINE MUIA MBA, McomPA, MIPA

WAYNE PANTALL

hey’ve wooden blinds and verticals, with tinted mirror glass. We can’t see up and in - we’re down and out - we’re lower class. And it gets disconcerting, in this one way goldfish bowl, to feel the eyes that watch us pouring concrete in the hole. At many homes we bust our guts, for folks of upper crust, and discipline our sphincters, ‘til they’re near about to bust. We dare not drink much water - we deprive ourselves of food. We’re lowly little plebiscites - so obviously crude. We dare not taint the garden, or the tempting lemon tree. We don’t know if they’re watching, but we know that they can see. We cannot work and cross our legs - The only thing to do is jump into the van and drive to find a public loo. We’re grotty little plebiscites who work out in the sun. One never knows what one might catch, if one should talk to one. Unworthy of acknowledgment, in any shape or form Plebiscitis is infectious, and it may become the norm. We build their walls and renovate - add value to their homes. We have the status, in their eyes, of little working gnomes. Their smirking gnomes are quite amused, as we work on in pain. Are we homo erectus? Are we hard to toilet train? A garage door will open by itself from time to time. The silhouettes drive in and out - no need for bell or chime. Each tinted family member has the latest four- wheel drive, And Rotty dog, who salivates the moment we arrive. Why is it hard to question of us, “How yous goin’ mate? If yous blokes wanna use the loo, go this way through the gate.” So, when a house exudes a disregard for flesh and mind, One cannot help but wonder, why some one-eyed folks are blind. But as mere plebs we slave away - so clearly that’s our lot. For it’s not what we are, it’s what we do, and what we’ve got. Then suddenly it hits me - all my questioning abates. They’re West Coast Eagles members, and they’ve seen my Dockers plates. 34

here are many reasons why people start a small business. The freedom to work your own hours and be your own boss, the satisfaction of seeing a small business grow and succeed. There are, of course, negatives – not getting paid for annual leave or sick leave, working long hours, keeping clients happy! A lot of energy goes into starting up a new business and then – before you know it – time has flown by, there are Business Activity Statements to lodge, superannuation contribution returns to lodge, wages to pay, income and expenses to records, bank statements to reconcile, filing to do etc. Then it gets a bit overwhelming, there is a temptation to simply ignore it and the problem grows larger. All because you have been concentrating on working and growing the business rather than taking care of the business. There are many good reasons for keeping good and up to date records in small business: ; It will help you understanding how your business is “actually” doing ; It will help you feel organised (and get all the paperwork off the desk and floor!) ; It will assist with decision making – where do costs need to be cut, how to improve cash flow etc. ; Most importantly it will allow you to remain compliant with tax office and superannuation obligations Many small business owners make a decision to look after the record keeping and bookkeeping themselves in order to save money. But whilst there are savings associated with not hiring or outsourcing to a bookkeeper, there are potential costs as well: ; ATO penalties associated with late lodgement of Business Activity Statements ; Less time to spend on running and building the business ; Not being able to locate paperwork, receipts ; Leaving everything to the last minute ; Not setting up accounting software (e.g. MYOB, Xero) properly or understanding how to use it ; A higher accounting bill at tax time as your accountant is left to sort out the mess ; Not having an accurate picture of how the business is going ; Being too busy to chase customers who haven’t paid ; Paperwork builds up, the problem gets larger, stress and blood pressure increases! A good question to ask yourself is “Did you start your business because you are good at paperwork, data entry and keeping records?”. So what the options available to take care of your business: ; Talk to a local bookkeeper or

accountant for suggestions on better record keeping (filing systems, software, compliance information etc.) ; Contract the services of a registered BAS agent who can either take over the bookkeeping, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, BAS lodgement, superannuation processing etc. or who can assist on a monthly or quarterly basis to reconcile the bank accounts and prepare the BAS etc. A BAS agent will have up to date knowledge

on ATO, employment and superannuation compliance. ; Consider using accounting software that has a “live” option (such as MYOB Essential, MYOB Accountright Live or Xero) so that your bookkeeper and accountant can access the data file offsite (no need to send backups of the data file and more than one person can work on the data file at the same time). The costs associated with using the services of a registered BAS agent and having up to date accounting software are a tax deductible expenses for your business. If the alternative is chaos, non-compliance, stress and disorganisation, then maybe it is time to consider “taking care of business”. Courtesy Of Meta Accounting

FINANCE CHINA’S BURST BUBBLE NOT TOTAL TROUBLE

hina’s extraordinary stock-market events of recent weeks have stunned domestic investors, with the Beijing government opting for extreme measures to prevent a meltdown which saw the Shanghai A-Shares index nose dive by a third. China has taken unprecedented measures against stock market losses that have seen almost $US4 trillion in market value wiped out since midJune. Trading was temporarily suspended in half the country’s listed companies. China’s biggest banks were ordered to provide the equivalent of $270 billion to buy shares, with an additional $680 billion earmarked should the need arise. A temporary ban on sales by major shareholders was imposed, with some 300 corporate bosses under direction to buy back their own companies’ shares. Chinese regulators have temporarily restricted short selling of stocks, freezing out day traders, in an effort to stabilise the world's second-largest equity market. Undoubtedly the manner in which Beijing encouraged a bubble in stock-market speculation, only to panic by limiting the fallout when it burst, has done serious damage to China’s reputation for sound financial governance. However, in defense of Beijing, market manipulation has become almost standard operating procedure worldwide, with leading Western economies engaging in quantitative easing – aka printing money - through the banking system. Even after the bursting of the speculative bubble, China’s A-shares have stabilized at levels more than double just a year ago.

LOSING MOMENTUM Australian billionaire investor and founder of Platinum Asset Management, Kerr Neilson, told ABC Radio’s 0s 27 July program that Chinese growth was much slower than most people believed. When asked whether he believed the Chinese economy was growing at seven percent annually or at a slower rate, Neilson replied: “Other measures suggest that it’s growing more like four percent or so”. “The reason the (Chinese) Government is sticking to a high growth figure is a sort of confidence boosting measure as far as we can see and to some extent face saving” he continued. On the topic of the Chinese stock market Neilson said he’s not overly worried “because the amount of outstanding margin credit has halved and so … you’ve had a fair clearing of the market.”

STEVE BLIZARD

OBOR is designed to open up China’s western provinces, transforming them into a viable export route for Chinese companies. Operationally OBOR is designed to increase regional ties and national cooperation by investing in infrastructure and economic development along two routes. This includes the land-based “Silk Road Economic Belt”, which is analogous to the historical Silk Road that passed through Asia, the Middle East on to Europe; and the ocean- based “Maritime Silk Road” that passes through the South China Sea, the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean.

their earnings. Disposable income amongst many city inhabitants is relatively low as they have to pay for these services. Over the past two years, the government has begun relaxing Hukou regulations, thereby allowing city migrants to access services once they’ve paid taxes in that city over the previous three years. Whilst slow acting, this deregulation will help increase disposable income over time and should become a positive for more consumer driven growth.

Some Chinese steel manufacturers are beginning to receive orders related to OBOR, so its beneficial impact is already being felt and bodes well for future growth in China’s western provinces.

MONETARY AND INFRASTRUCTURE STIMULUS The People’s Bank of China has eased monetary policy four times over recent months. And in late June, it responded to the sharp fall in the share market by cutting the one-year benchmark bank lending rate by 25 basis points to 4.85 percent. In addition to easing interest rates, it has been reported that further economic stimulus includes China’s State Council approving goaheads for some 400 infrastructure projects worth RMB 10 trillion, to be implemented over in the next two years. The government has also announced removal of any tax liability if a property is sold after two years of ownership and a reduction in the minimum deposit on a second property from 60 percent to 40 percent.

HUKOU REFORM The Hukou System in China affects people’s access to essential services such as hospitals, housing and education. A person born out in a province only has the right to access such services free of charge within that province, but not elsewhere. So there has been a cost associated with the strong trend toward provincial Chinese migrating to the city in recent years – they no longer have free access to many services. This is one of the reasons Chinese have been migrating to cities, so as to save much more of

MARKET IMPACT The sharp fall in China’s share market towards the end of the quarter is a good example of how quickly sentiment can turn around in speculatively driven markets. Unfortunately the market for Australia’s iron ore is set to remain challenging over the near term. This is mainly due to the fact that the sector that uses the most steel in China is the property market, which is only just showing signs of stabilisation in larger cities, whilst activity in smaller cities remains weak.

POSITIVE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS Encouraging levels of growth has started to appear in Chengdu, Sichuan’s provincial capital. This area of western China appears to have started to benefit from the “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR) initiative which was unveiled by Beijing in late 2013. 35

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GUILDFORD MARKET Third Sunday of every month At Guildford Town Hall, Corner of James and Meadow Streets. 9am - 3pm. Situated in the heart of Guildford, within five minutes walking distance from the Guildford Train Station, a visit to the Guildford Market is sure to please. 36

2nd Tuesday of each month. A demonstration and cuppa are the norm. Men and Women are welcome. Enquiries to Ted 9295 4438. TALKING HORSES Wednesday evenings 6:00pm The WA Horse Council equestrian radio program is now in its seventh year. The programme is broadcast on the Community Radio Station 91.3 SportFM. The program is presented by Chairperson Diane Bennit and includes any issues that the horse industry is facing, international news, interviews with personalities who are experts in their field, and information on breeds and major events, If you are out of radio range, go to www. sportfm.com.au/programs then ‘Talking Horses’ and listen live. For Podcasts www.sportfm.com. au/programs/podcasts then ‘Talking Horses’, click on your choice of downloads from the four available dates. To ensure that your club, event, breed or business gets coverage, call Diane Bennit 0409 083 617. SWAN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE Monday Mornings The Art Group meets at Baskerville Hall from 9am – 12pm for just $5.00 per session. The group leader is Gilly, she can help and advise with most media. Feel free to come and have a look and meet our local artists – they are a very friendly lot, new members welcome! For more information call 9296 1976 or email enquiries@swanvalleycommunitycentre.com Web: www.swanvalleycommunitycentre.com.

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